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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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Ye is known for his unpredictable behavior and antisemitic statements, including praising Hitler.
—Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
At a time when fossil fuel markets are driving price volatility and burdening families with higher utility bills, wind energy offers a stable, domestic source of power that is not subject to the unpredictable swings of gas prices.
—Julianna Larue, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Climate is unpredictable, international trade is equally so, sales are down, multiple global conflicts remain unresolved, and money, both public and private, is tight.
—Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Ye is known for his unpredictable behavior and antisemitic statements, including praising Hitler.
—Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
At a time when fossil fuel markets are driving price volatility and burdening families with higher utility bills, wind energy offers a stable, domestic source of power that is not subject to the unpredictable swings of gas prices.
—Julianna Larue, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Climate is unpredictable, international trade is equally so, sales are down, multiple global conflicts remain unresolved, and money, both public and private, is tight.
—Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unpredictable
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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