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US/ˌʌn.prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/
UK/ˌʌn.prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/
changing often, so that you cannot say what will happen next
In context
The weather here is unpredictable, so always carry an umbrella.
He is an unpredictable boss who changes his mind every day.
Prices in the market are unpredictable at this time of year.
Words that go with unpredictable
adjective + noun
- unpredictable weatherUnpredictable weather ruined the picnic.
- unpredictable behaviorHis unpredictable behavior worried his friends.
adverb + adjective
- highly unpredictableThe market is highly unpredictable.
- totally unpredictableThe result was totally unpredictable.
- notoriously unpredictableThe sea there is notoriously unpredictable.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The future is unpredicted.Correct: The future is unpredictable.