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unpredictable methods
[ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl ˈmeθədz]
noun phrase
métodos imprevisíveis
1.
Ways of doing things or procedures that are difficult or impossible to anticipate or foresee
The coach's unpredictable methods kept opponents guessing during the match.
Os métodos imprevisíveis do treinador mantiveram os adversários em dúvida durante a partida.
2.
Approaches or techniques that lack consistency or follow no discernible pattern
Her unpredictable methods made it hard for the team to prepare adequately.
Seus métodos imprevisíveis tornaram difícil para a equipe se preparar adequadamente.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall methods
Synonyms
erratic methods
capricious approaches
inconsistent procedures
unpredictable approaches
surprising techniques
Antonyms
predictable methods
consistent methods
systematic approaches
orderly procedures
conventional techniques
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
métodos imprevisíveis
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
métodos imprevisíveis
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
métodos imprevisíveis
No significant regional variation
Portugal
métodos imprevisíveis
Standard usage; may also use 'métodos incertos'
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep someone guessing
out of left field
throw someone a curveball
método da tentativa e erro (trial and error method)
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