Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

erratic

Adjective

/ɪˈrætɪk/

Definition

Sudden changes in behavior or performance; unpredictable or inconsistent.

Examples

The weather has been erratic this month, swinging from hot to cold unexpectedly.
His erratic driving made everyone in the car nervous.
She showed erratic progress in her studies, sometimes excelling and other times struggling.

Meaning

The term describes something that does not follow a regular pattern or is irregular. It can refer to behavior, performance, or even physical movement.