What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
erraticism
Example
The boss's erraticism made it difficult for the team to anticipate his decisions. [erraticism: noun]
Example
Her erraticism was a source of concern for her family and friends. [erraticism: noun]
unpredictability
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made planning the outdoor event challenging. [unpredictability: noun]
Example
His unpredictability made it hard for his colleagues to know how he would react to different situations. [unpredictability: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unpredictability is more commonly used than erraticism in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between erraticism and unpredictability?
Both erraticism and unpredictability are formal words that are typically used in professional or academic contexts to describe behavior, events, or situations that are difficult to predict or understand.
