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unpredictability
[/ˌʌnprɪˌdɪktəˈbɪləti/]
noun
feminine
pl: unpredictabilities / imprevisibilidades
imprevisibilidade
1.
The quality or state of being unable to be predicted or foreseen; lack of predictability
The unpredictability of the weather made planning the outdoor event difficult.
A imprevisibilidade do clima dificultou o planejamento do evento ao ar livre.
2.
The characteristic of being erratic or not following a consistent pattern
His unpredictability in decision-making frustrated his colleagues.
A imprevisibilidade dele na tomada de decisões frustrou seus colegas.
Synonyms
uncertainty
unpredictableness
capriciousness
randomness
variability
Antonyms
predictability
certainty
consistency
reliability
stability
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
imprevisibilidade
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
imprevisibilidade
Standard usage; may also use 'falta de previsibilidade'
Rio de Janeiro
imprevisibilidade
Standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
imprevisibilidade
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
a wild card
throw a curveball
up in the air
anyone's guess
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