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erratic

[ɪˈrætɪk]
adjective
errático
1. Not following a regular, predictable, or usual pattern; inconsistent and unpredictable
His erratic behavior made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.
Seu comportamento errático dificultava o trabalho com seus colegas.
2. Moving or functioning in an unpredictable way; deviating from the norm
The car's erratic performance suggested engine problems.
O desempenho errático do carro sugeria problemas no motor.
3. In geology, referring to a rock that has been transported far from its source by glacial action
The erratic boulder was deposited by a glacier millions of years ago.
A rocha errática foi depositada por uma geleira há milhões de anos.
NYC Slang
all over the place
Synonyms
irregularunpredictableinconsistentunstablecapriciouserrant
Antonyms
regularpredictableconsistentstablereliable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
errático
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
errático
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
errático
Widely understood and used
Portugal
errático
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

erratic heartbeat
erratic weather patterns
erratic mood swings
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