unpredictable
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: unpredictables
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Unable to be predicted.
Adjective
Examples
It has, therefore, always been a major problem for South African railways to cater adequately for this unpredictable city; three stations have had to be built on the present site during the last fifty years.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An unpredictable thing.
Noun
Examples
Other unpredictables, like the recent unexpected blizzards and those of 2 years ago, or a hurricane can cost us many thousands of dollars, and have a severe impact on equipment and facilities.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “unpredictable” mean?
Unable to be predicted.
Is “unpredictable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.