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erratic

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore E words

irregular, unpredictable, or inconsistent in behavior

Word origin: From Latin errare, to wander or stray.

In a sentence

Erratic in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing erratic in a sentence.

His erratic driving alarmed the other passengers.

The instrument's erratic readings made it impossible to draw any firm conclusion from the trial.

Synonyms
unpredictableinconsistentvolatile
Antonyms
steadyconsistentreliable
Usage & nuance

Using “erratic” well

Erratic describes behavior or performance that is irregular and unpredictable, with no reliable pattern. It applies to people, machines, and markets alike.

Common questions

Questions about “erratic

Erratic (adjective) means irregular, unpredictable, or inconsistent in behavior
Here is erratic used in an example sentence: "His erratic driving alarmed the other passengers." Another example: "The instrument's erratic readings made it impossible to draw any firm conclusion from the trial."
Common synonyms for erratic include unpredictable, inconsistent, volatile.
Antonyms of erratic include steady, consistent, reliable.
Clusters with unpredictable, inconsistent, and volatile in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms steady, consistent, and reliable mark the contrast.
Yes. Erratic is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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