erratic

[ih-rat-ik] / ɪˈræt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

unpredictable; wandering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal arbitrary bizarre capricious eccentric inconsistent irregular mercurial uncertain unreliable unstable unusual volatile wayward weird whimsical

WEAK

aberrant anomalous changeable desultory devious dicey directionless dubious fitful flaky fluctuant idiosyncratic iffy incalculable inconstant meandering nomadic oddball peculiar planetary rambling roving shifting spasmodic strange stray undirected unnatural vagarious variable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm common normal reasonable regular sensible stable standard steadfast steady unchanging usual

WEAK

certain consistent definite dependable predictable reliable sure

Example Sentences

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Precious metals are likely supported by a combination of erratic trading hours on the CME and continued Fed dovishness, Sucden Financial writes in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s been the overwhelming motivation for residents in this neighborhood, who have refused to relent against an erratic landslide that has presented challenge after challenge.

From Los Angeles Times

They were forced to leave after 30 minutes because of danger from the erratic winds.

From Los Angeles Times

Because of the erosion of market institutions in the U.S., erratic policy, and the potential for inflation, we may see the dollar go lower, from a historically high level, over the next couple of years.

From Barron's

Already feeling financial pressure in her catering business due to increasing food costs, which she attributed to the president’s erratic tariffs, she decided to close the doors.

From Salon

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