unpredictable

adjective

un·​pre·​dict·​able ˌən-pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl How to pronounce unpredictable (audio)
: 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
unpredictably adverb
changes that occur unpredictably
unpredictability noun
the unpredictability of the weather

Examples of unpredictable in a Sentence

unpredictable spring weather that makes it really hard to know what to wear
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Inspired by the euphoric highs and unpredictable chaos of real-life festivals, SAINt set out to craft a project that feels just as immersive as the events that shaped it. 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 See All Example Sentences for unpredictable

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpredictable was in 1840

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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

unpredictable

adjective
un·​pre·​dict·​able
ˌən-pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl
: not predictable
unpredictability
-ˌdik-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē
noun
unpredictably
-ˈdik-tə-blē
adverb

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