unpredictable
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unpredictability noun
- unpredictableness noun
- unpredictably adverb
Etymology
Origin of unpredictable
First recorded in 1855–60; un- 1 + predictable
Example Sentences
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But it doesn’t fly without an actor of Seyfried’s caliber, who can summon unpredictable mayhem from her fingertips.
From Los Angeles Times
Flu is unpredictable, a lull can be followed by another surge.
From BBC
With movie screens across the country going dark and the theatrical exhibition industry hobbled by a series of unpredictable obstacles, many independent movie theaters are barely scraping by.
From Salon
Such mixing could reshape seasonal influenza, triggering "chaotic and unpredictable seasonal epidemics".
From BBC
"I'm really enjoying watching my team play. The fact the players can adjust to different systems is really important. We can be more unpredictable."
From BBC
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