unpredictable
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing something that changes so much you cannot guess what will happen next.
adj.not able to be foreseen or known beforehand; lacking a predictable pattern or consistency.
Simple“The weather in the mountains is unpredictable, so you should bring a rain jacket.”
In context“The stock market remained highly unpredictable throughout the fiscal year, defying the projections of even the most seasoned financial analysts.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing a person who often changes their mood or actions without warning.
adj.behaving in a way that is not easily anticipated; often used to describe temperament or personality.
Simple“He is a talented actor, but his unpredictable temper makes him difficult to work with.”
In context“The director found the lead actor's unpredictable outbursts exhausting, as they frequently disrupted the filming schedule and lowered the crew's morale.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a person or thing that you cannot predict.
n.a person, thing, or event that is impossible to predict. Often used in the plural to describe general uncertainties.
Simple“In politics, you must always be prepared for the unpredictable.”
In context“The strategist argued that the success of the campaign depended on how well the team managed the various unpredictables of the local election cycle.”
SynonymsAntonyms
From un- + predictable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.