imprevisibilidade
[ĩ.pɾe.vi.zi.bi.li.ˈda.dʒi]
nounfemininepl: imprevisibilidades
unpredictability
1. the quality or state of being impossible to predict or foresee; lack of predictability
The unpredictability of the weather makes planning outdoor events difficult.
A imprevisibilidade do clima torna difícil planejar eventos ao ar livre.
2. the characteristic of being uncertain or variable in behavior or outcome
The stock market's unpredictability concerns many investors.
A imprevisibilidade do mercado de ações preocupa muitos investidores.
3. inability to be anticipated or calculated in advance
The imprevisibilidade of human behavior makes psychology a complex science.
A imprevisibilidade do comportamento humano torna a psicologia uma ciência complexa.
This word is frequently used in Brazilian Portuguese discussions about economic policy, weather forecasting, and social dynamics. It reflects the cultural acknowledgment that planning in Brazil must account for significant uncertainties. In Portugal, it is used similarly in business and scientific contexts. The concept is particularly relevant in Latin American discourse about socioeconomic volatility and political change.
NYC Slang
unpredictability; also 'wild card' or 'anything goes' in casual contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
à mercê da imprevisibilidade - at the mercy of unpredictability
lidar com a imprevisibilidade - to deal with unpredictability
face à imprevisibilidade dos eventos - in the face of unpredictability of events
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