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unpredictable

unpredictable

Meaning of unpredictable

hard to predict

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British English/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
American English/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
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unpredictable with Indonesian translation

unpredictable usage examples

🇮🇩Indonesian🇬🇧English

Coastal weather can be unpredictable, so always carry a light jacket.

🇮🇩Indonesian🇬🇧English

Mountain weather is unpredictable by late afternoon; the sun can change to rain quickly.

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unpredictable belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

unpredictabletidak terduga
seasons of the yearempat musim
springmusim semi
wintermusim dingin
beginmulai
endberakhir
temperaturesuhu

unpredictable synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between unpredictable / erratic / unforeseeable / variable / unexpected / random

E
🇬🇧English
erratic

Means irregular and unpredictable, often with connotation of sharp, sudden shifts.

B2Often

The wind has been erratic today, changing direction without warning.

U
🇬🇧English
unforeseeable

Stresses that something could not have been foreseen; somewhat more formal than 'unexpected'.

B2Rarely

An unforeseeable storm damaged several roofs last night.

🇬🇧English

Stresses that conditions change and have measurable variation; somewhat more technical.

B2Very Often

Temperatures this month are highly variable.

🇬🇧English

Refers to events that were not anticipated; often used for single occurrences rather than ongoing trait.

B2Very Often

An unexpected thunderstorm caught us by surprise.

R
🇬🇧English
random

Implies lack of pattern or order ('by chance'); stronger notion of randomness than general unpredictability.

B2Very Often

We had random showers all afternoon with no clear pattern.

🇬🇧English

Refers to lack of certainty or confidence (in forecasts or knowledge), rather than inherent unpredictability.

B2Very Often

The forecast is still uncertain for next week.

V
🇬🇧English
volatile

Indicates tendency for sudden, sharp changes; often used figuratively but valid for weather variability.

B2Often

Coastal weather here is volatile — conditions can deteriorate very fast.

I
🇬🇧English
inconsistent

Highlights lack of consistency or steadiness; focuses on irregular patterns rather than pure unpredictability.

B2Often

Rainfall has been inconsistent this season, making planning hard.

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How to pronounce unpredictable and what this word means

unpredictable means unpredictable. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce unpredictable

/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable translation

unpredictable

unpredictable examples

Coastal weather can be unpredictable, so always carry a light jacket.

unpredictable transcription

/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/, /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

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unpredictable meaning: what does it mean?

hard to predict

unpredictable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

unpredictable is pronounced as /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

unpredictable definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Coastal weather can be unpredictable, so always carry a light jacket. Translation: У этого побережья непредсказуемый климат, поэтому всегда берите лёгкую куртку.

Is unpredictable part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, unpredictable can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is unpredictable part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, unpredictable can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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