unpredictable

/'ʌnpri'diktəbl/

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Word: Unpredictable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "unpredictable" describes something that cannot be easily guessed or foreseen. When something is unpredictable, it means that you cannot tell what will happen next or when something will occur.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "unpredictable" to describe situations, events, or behaviors that are surprising or change often.
• It often relates to weather, people, or outcomes of events.

Examples:

1. Everyday Use:

   • "The weather in spring can be very unpredictable. One day it’s sunny, and the next day it’s raining."

2. In a Sentence about Behavior:

   • "Her reactions are unpredictable; sometimes she laughs, and other times she gets angry for no reason."

Advanced Usage:

• In discussions about science, you might say, "The stock market is unpredictable because many factors can influence it."
• In literature or storytelling, you could describe a character as "unpredictable," meaning their actions are surprising or hard to anticipate.

Word Variants:

• Unpredictability (noun): The quality of being unpredictable.
  • Example: "The unpredictability of the game kept everyone on their toes."
• Unpredictably (adverb): In a manner that is unpredictable.
  • Example: "The weather changes unpredictably during the fall."

Different Meaning:

While "unpredictable" primarily refers to things that cannot be foretold, it can also imply a certain excitement or thrill: - "The unpredictable twists in the story made it more interesting."

Synonyms:

• Unforeseen
• Erratic
• Inconsistent
• Capricious
• Changeable

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Up in the air": This idiom means something is uncertain or undecided, similar to unpredictable.
  • Example: "Our vacation plans are still up in the air because of the weather."
• There are no direct phrasal verbs that use "unpredictable," but you can use phrases like "take a chance" to express a similar idea.

Summary:

"Unpredictable" is an important word to describe things that are uncertain or surprising. It can refer to events, behaviors, or outcomes that cannot be easily guessed.

Academic

Adjective

1. not occurring at expected times
2. unknown in advance
   • an unpredictable (or indeterminable) future
3. not capable of being foretold

Synonyms

• irregular