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
Examples of unpredictable in a Sentence
unpredictable spring weather that makes it really hard to know what to wear
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John Choong, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The head of the European Central Bank said inflation has become more unpredictable due to shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — and that policymakers need to take the possibility of such extreme scenarios into account and communicate them to the public as well.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Humanitarian organizations have criticized Israel’s sweeping evacuation orders in the past as being unpredictable and having short deadlines that are virtually impossible for many, including the sick and disabled.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 June 2025
In California, fireworks considered dangerous or unpredictable are banned, including sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles aerial shells and firecrackers.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
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John Choong, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The head of the European Central Bank said inflation has become more unpredictable due to shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — and that policymakers need to take the possibility of such extreme scenarios into account and communicate them to the public as well.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Humanitarian organizations have criticized Israel’s sweeping evacuation orders in the past as being unpredictable and having short deadlines that are virtually impossible for many, including the sick and disabled.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 June 2025
In California, fireworks considered dangerous or unpredictable are banned, including sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles aerial shells and firecrackers.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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