unpredictable
adjective
un·pre·dict·able
ˌən-pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl 
: not predictable: such as
a
: not able to be known or declared in advance
unpredictable weather
b
: tending to behave in ways that cannot be predicted
an unpredictable boss
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unpredictable spring weather that makes it really hard to know what to wear
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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Shifts are long and unpredictable, and often rotate between days and nights.
—Jason Truppi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The signature Borderlands loot system is here too, where every single weapon and piece of gear is randomly generated with numerous combinations of unique traits, making gameplay unpredictable and fun.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
As coverage narrows, deductibles rise, and costs become increasingly unpredictable, captive insurance companies have emerged not just as an alternative but as the future of risk management.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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