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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As federal environmental policy undergoes rapid and often unpredictable shifts through reversals, reinterpretations and sometimes outright dismantling, businesses are left navigating a compliance landscape that feels more like quicksand than solid ground.
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John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
John Daly and Tiger Woods share a legendary and unpredictable bond.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Smaller airlines are reportedly being hurt worst by unpredictable travel times.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Trump’s aggressive and unpredictable policies — including massive import taxes — have clouded the outlook for the economy as well as the job market and raised fears that the American economy is headed toward recession.
—Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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 9 Jun. 2025.
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