erratic (Meaning)

Wordnet

erratic (s)

liable to sudden unpredictable change

having no fixed course

likely to perform unpredictably

Webster

erratic (a.)

Having no certain course; roving about without a fixed destination; wandering; moving; -- hence, applied to the planets as distinguished from the fixed stars.

Deviating from a wise of the common course in opinion or conduct; eccentric; strange; queer; as, erratic conduct.

Irregular; changeable.

Webster

erratic (n.)

One who deviates from common and accepted opinions; one who is eccentric or preserve in his intellectual character.

A rogue.

Any stone or material that has been borne away from its original site by natural agencies; esp., a large block or fragment of rock; a bowlder.

erratic Sentence Examples

  1. The erratic movements of the stock market left investors feeling uncertain and anxious.
  2. The erratic weather patterns made it difficult for farmers to plan their crops.
  3. The erratic behavior of the dog led its owner to believe it was sick.
  4. The patient's erratic heart rate was a cause for concern for the doctors.
  5. The driver swerved erratically to avoid hitting a pothole.
  6. The trajectory of the rocket was erratic, causing the mission control team to worry about its safety.
  7. The teenager's erratic sleep schedule affected his ability to concentrate in school.
  8. The politician's erratic policy decisions alienated many voters.
  9. The erratic behavior of the financial markets made it difficult for businesses to make long-term plans.
  10. The erratic weather conditions made it challenging for the hikers to find their way through the mountains.

FAQs About the word erratic

liable to sudden unpredictable change, having no fixed course, likely to perform unpredictablyHaving no certain course; roving about without a fixed destination

sporadic,random, scattered, arbitrary, stray, aimless, desultory, casual, irregular, slapdash

orderly, continuous, stable, systematic, organized, regular, organized, methodical, systematic, orderly

The erratic movements of the stock market left investors feeling uncertain and anxious.

The erratic weather patterns made it difficult for farmers to plan their crops.

The erratic behavior of the dog led its owner to believe it was sick.

The patient's erratic heart rate was a cause for concern for the doctors.