unpredictability (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌʌnprɪˌdɪktəˈbɪləti

Definition

The quality of being impossible to foresee or know in advance.

Examples

• Investors are often wary of the unpredictability of the stock market.

• The unpredictability of his moods made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.

• Engineers designed the bridge to withstand the unpredictability of severe seismic activity.

Synonyms of unpredictability

Words with a similar meaning to unpredictability:

• uncertainty
• volatility
• capriciousness
• erraticism

Antonyms of unpredictability

Words with the opposite meaning to unpredictability:

• predictability
• certainty

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