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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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Towards the end of the first decade of the century, the Nike Total 90 range was incredibly unpredictable in the air.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Wild Cards Mia Thornton is unpredictable at best, erratic at worst.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
Life is unpredictable, and everyone experiences financial emergencies at some point.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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