unpredictably
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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The deer in both parks are wild animals, and can act unpredictably around humans.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
This seemed to be a moment of malaise for Spielberg, one he worked his way out of with an unpredictably wide-ranging series of films including “Lincoln,” “Bridge of Spies” and “The Post.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Amodei is a physics nerd turned AI bigwig known for writing lengthy philosophical blog posts on the impact of his work and unpredictably diving into public battles, including with the Trump administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
The study also found that climate variability, meaning how quickly and unpredictably conditions changed, had a stronger impact on populations than average temperature or rainfall alone.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 28, 2026
We are still beset by plain diseases, and we do not control them; they are loose on their own, afflicting us unpredictably and haphazardly.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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