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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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Trump is notoriously unpredictable and doesn’t like to lose, and broader trade talks are ongoing.
—Daniel Carvalho, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025
Thanks to our unpredictable weather conditions in December, this isn't always easy.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2025
Hotel pillows can be unpredictable, so save yourself the neck cramps by bringing your own.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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