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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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
While beneficial, these technologies add complexity to network management, particularly in areas such as traffic routing, policy enforcement, and handling the unpredictable workloads generated by AI.
—Serge Lucio, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The 2024 draft class offered an unpredictable mix, which was clear when the Atlanta Hawks reportedly attempted to shop the No. 1 pick in the weeks leading up to draft night.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Even his behavior on the field during the USMNT’s January friendlies felt unpredictable.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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