unpredictable

Example Sentences

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The triple lock creates a big but unpredictable ratchet for the government’s social-spending bill: No one can guess over time how fast old-age social spending will grow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Dimon told the Fox show that markets are unpredictable, but they could be reflecting worries that there’s a chance something could go wrong.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

High-end and low-end customers alike adored his frisky, unpredictable spirit — both on and off the runway.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

While surgery can help diagnose endometriosis and alleviate some of the pain, there is no cure for the condition and the symptoms are unpredictable.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Like the mistrals fierce winds, his evaluations of his own worth are variable and unpredictable, and can be destructive.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman