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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Beyond that, high school pitchers are inherently unpredictable.
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
The iconic ballpark, which opened in 1914, has long been known as an unpredictable venue, given its proximity to Lake Michigan and location in a dense residential neighborhood.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Analysts expect gas prices to continue falling but remain unpredictable due to geopolitical tensions.
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Keith Laing,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The series showcases his quirky humor and his appetite for the unpredictable.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
The iconic ballpark, which opened in 1914, has long been known as an unpredictable venue, given its proximity to Lake Michigan and location in a dense residential neighborhood.
—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Analysts expect gas prices to continue falling but remain unpredictable due to geopolitical tensions.
—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The series showcases his quirky humor and his appetite for the unpredictable.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 July 2026
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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