unpredictable
adjective
not predictable; not to be foreseen or foretold.
unpredictability
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a word derived from
unpredictable.
Example Sentences
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Cherki has a reputation for unpredictability, with Maresca saying after his contribution against Bournemouth that "if he is not happy he wants to show it".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
His unpredictability complicates Prime Minister Mark Carney’s negotiating stance, but he also provides a useful foil, a kind of bad cop for which Carney can offer his more measured good cop approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Experts say the holy grail -- machines capable of independently reacting to the unpredictability of any real-life situation -- is a long way off for any company.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Researchers focused on temporary increases in brain "entropy," a term describing the variety and unpredictability of neural activity.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
This was, some might say, a foolish and dangerous promise to make to any living thing, given the chaotic unpredictability of the world.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
