erratic
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But given that he had already displayed signs of an erratic and hostile personality before arriving in the Senate, his change feels of a piece with his past behavior.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
While the annual monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, scientists say climate change is making the phenomenon more erratic, unpredictable and deadly across the South Asia region.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
In a fresh sign of how tech investment is straining the power system, data centers’ erratic power consumption seems to be wearing out gas turbines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The moisture is expected to arrive in the Bay Area on Sunday and will likely peak Sunday night into Monday morning, bringing erratic, gusty winds and a roughly 20% chance of lightning, Flynn said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Despite the difficult weather and the erratic performance of boat number one, things were progressing very well; the time trials were promising for so early in the season.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
Vocabulary lists containing erratic
To Kill a Mockingbird
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
