unpredictable
gb/ˌʌnpɹɪdˈɪktəbəl/ us/ˌʌnpɹɪdˈɪktəbəl/
B1
Inglese
~ 8400
kiszámíthatatlan, megjósolhatatlan, szeszélyes
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
an unpredictable [situation / event / result]
The stock market has been extremely unpredictable this year.
A tőzsde idén rendkívül kiszámíthatatlan volt.
Because the weather is so unpredictable, they decided to postpone the outdoor concert.
Mivel az időjárás annyira kiszámíthatatlan, úgy döntöttek, hogy elhalasztják a szabadtéri koncertet.
Results from the early trials were too unpredictable to draw clear conclusions.
Travel plans remain unpredictable while the strike continues.
The volcano’s behavior is unpredictable, so the area is under constant monitoring.
Esempi per chi studia
The weather in this city is very unpredictable.
Ebben a városban nagyon kiszámíthatatlan az időjárás.
The result of the game was unpredictable until the last minute.
A meccs eredménye az utolsó percig kiszámíthatatlan volt.
Her travel schedule is unpredictable, so I never know when she will be home.
Online sales can be unpredictable from month to month.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use *unpredictable* when they only mean *surprising*. *Unpredictable* suggests that you cannot reliably know in advance what will happen, not just that something is unusual. Another common error is misspelling it as *unpredictible*; the correct form is *unpredictable* with *-able*.
Significato
not able to be predicted
Collocazioni
highly unpredictable
|wildly unpredictable
|unpredictable weather
|unpredictable results
|unpredictable market
|unpredictable outcome
Sinonimi
uncertain (Focuses on not being sure about the result; slightly more formal and broad in use.)
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erratic (Emphasizes irregular or uneven changes, often more negative in tone.)
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volatile (Often used for markets, situations, or emotions that can change very quickly and strongly.)
Contrari
predictable (The direct opposite: something can be known or guessed in advance without surprise.)
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stable (Suggests not changing much over time, the opposite of frequent or surprising change.)
Temi
daily life
|risk
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
If something is unpredictable, you cannot know what will happen with it before it happens.
Describes something whose future course, result, or behavior cannot be reliably known in advance.
B2
2
szeszélyes
B2
Schema d'uso:
an unpredictable [person / child / character]
He’s so unpredictable that his friends never know whether he’ll actually show up.
Annyira kiszámíthatatlan, hogy a barátai sosem tudják, tényleg megjelenik-e.
Toddlers can be emotionally unpredictable, laughing one minute and crying the next.
A kisgyerekek érzelmileg kiszámíthatatlanok lehetnek: az egyik percben nevetnek, a következőben pedig sírnak.
Her boss is unpredictable, so everyone is careful about what they say around him.
The dog was friendly but unpredictable, sometimes snapping without warning.
The character is fascinating because he’s charming yet deeply unpredictable.
Esempi per chi studia
My manager is very unpredictable and often changes his plans.
A főnököm nagyon kiszámíthatatlan, és gyakran megváltoztatja a terveit.
Teenagers can be unpredictable and hard to understand.
A tizenévesek kiszámíthatatlanok és nehezen érthetők lehetnek.
She is kind, but her mood is unpredictable.
His actions are unpredictable, so people do not trust him with big jobs.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use *unpredictable* when they mean *unique* or *interesting*. Calling a person *unpredictable* usually has a negative or cautious tone, suggesting you cannot depend on their behavior. For a positive meaning, words like *creative* or *original* are often better.
Significato
person whose behavior changes unexpectedly
Collocazioni
an unpredictable person
|unpredictable behavior
|unpredictable mood
|unpredictable temper
|emotionally unpredictable
Sinonimi
impulsive (Emphasizes acting suddenly without thinking, not always about long-term unpredictability.)
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fickle (Often describes people who change their likes, support, or feelings easily; can sound critical.)
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erratic (Highlights irregular, sometimes strange behavior that is hard to foresee.)
Contrari
consistent (Describes someone who behaves in a regular, expected way over time.)
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reliable (Suggests a person can be trusted to act in a steady, expected way.)
Temi
personality
|emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
If a person is unpredictable, you never know how they will act or feel from one time to the next.
Describes a person or living being whose actions, moods, or decisions vary in ways that cannot be reliably expected.
Grammatica
Forma base
unpredictable
IPA
GB/ˌʌnpɹɪdˈɪktəbəl/
US/ˌʌnpɹɪdˈɪktəbəl/
Sillabe e accento
un - pre - dict - able (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (dict)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: unpredictable
Famiglia di parole
Core family
Related words
predictably
adverb
predictor
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unpredictably
adverb
Advanced or less common
Espressioni
unpredictable weather
1/ˌʌnpɹɪdˈɪktəbəl wˈɛðɚ/
fixed phrase
weather that changes unexpectedly
Weather that changes often and in a way you cannot know in advance.
Esempi
- Because of the unpredictable weather in spring, you should always carry an umbrella.
- The region is known for its unpredictable weather, with sunshine and storms in the same afternoon.
- Unpredictable weather makes it hard for farmers to plan their work.