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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
not predictable; not able to be known beforehand.
The cape is known for unpredictable winds.Attacks of these animals are often unpredictable.The encountered some unpredictable obstacles in their explorations.
- synonyms:
- erratic, uncertain
- antonyms:
- predictable
- similar words:
- antic, capricious, changeable, fitful, inconsistent, irregular, precarious, random, temperamental, variable, volatile, wayward
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definition 2: |
subject to changes in mood, disposition, or opinion.
He is too unpredictable to be relied upon.- synonyms:
- temperamental
- antonyms:
- predictable
- similar words:
- capricious, mercurial, moody, unreliable
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related words: |
antic, changeable, coincidental, doubtful, dubious, erratic, fickle, freak, impulsive, inconsistent, irregular, irresponsible, mercurial, moody, tricky, volatile, whimsical |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
something that cannot be foretold (prec. by "the").
I like stability, but she enjoys the unpredictable.- similar words:
- chance, uncertainty
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derivations: |
unpredictably (adv.), unpredictability (n.) |
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