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Erratic

usgb/ɪˈrætɪk/Volume
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Human Behavior

Used to describe unpredictable or unusual human actions.

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He had an erratic way of talking that made him hard to understand.
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Negative Connotation

Often hints at something being wrong or undesirable.

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The team's performance was erratic and led to their loss.
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Caution in Use

Can be offensive if used to describe a person directly.

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Her moods have been erratic lately—I hope she's okay.
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CapriciousFickleFluctuateInconsistentMercurialPredictReliableStableVariable
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