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
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Examples of unpredictable in a Sentence
unpredictable spring weather that makes it really hard to know what to wear
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
And is the finale as unpredictable as the footage leads us to believe?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Emergencies are unpredictable and rapidly changing events that require the coordinated efforts of professional responders with victims on the ground.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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