unpredictability

noun

Definition of unpredictabilitynext
as in capriciousness

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Recent Examples of unpredictability To cope with this reality, philosophical and religious traditions such as Buddhism and Stoicism have long focused on transience, unpredictability, and the inevitability of change and loss. — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 The conversations often touched on loss, grief and the unpredictability of life. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Some people are already learning about the unpredictability of AI agents the hard way. — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026 And that’s kind of the joy is that the unpredictability of what our show ends up being is a mystery box sometimes even to ourselves. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Cramer pointed to Wednesday's inflation report as an example of the market's unpredictability. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Freedom, adventure and unpredictability are serving meeee (and well). — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Oct. 2026 That unpredictability takes on particular meaning at Deering Estate, where land and water are part of the work rather than simply its backdrop. — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Trim said the campaign reflects the unpredictability of a night out. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpredictability
  1. capriciousness
  2. impulsiveness
  3. eccentricity
  4. volatility
  5. moodiness
Noun
  • Herman enjoys the capriciousness of the kiln, never knowing quite what will emerge from it.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s credibility has been undercut by his own capriciousness.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of capriciousness
Noun
  • His earlier films offer the immediacy of real-time creation, of something not unfinished but unreworked, thrust onto the screen with an impulsiveness that’s balanced by the careful conception behind it.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Yakkity’s impulsiveness and wisecracking jokes provide the laughs, while Keo’s rivalry with his father (and his crush on Lemony) ground the show with genuine emotional dynamics.
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Definition of impulsiveness
Noun
  • There’s a hint of eccentricity and individuality to it that feels particularly exciting for SS27.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • But the scenes of Roy using household objects to relay the action of the game (accompanied by twinkling music) push Keeley beyond the limits of eccentricity.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of eccentricity
Noun
  • Small caps have languished in correction territory amid broader market volatility.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The current situation leaves drivers exposed to the volatility of oil prices with fewer alternatives.
    — John Paul Helveston, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of volatility
Noun
  • The band is reaching further beyond its guitar-rock foundations, pushing deeper into electronic moodiness and orchestral sweep in songs that feel more designed than banged out.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Yet his history of cancellations, perpetual moodiness and ongoing string of underwhelming work frame this as a bet with long odds.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of moodiness

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“Unpredictability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpredictability. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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