Uforudsigelige

Uforudsigelige is a Danish adjective meaning unpredictable. It is used to describe events, outcomes, or behavior that cannot be reliably anticipated.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the prefix u- (negation) attached to forudsigelig, which means predictable. In Danish spelling, adjectives inflect for number and definiteness. The indefinite singular form is uforudsigelig; the definite singular form is den uforudsigelige; the indefinite plural form is uforudsigelige; and the definite plural form is de uforudsigelige.

Usage: Uforudsigelige commonly modifies nouns in Danish, covering situations such as weather, plans, or human actions. Examples include: Det var en uforudsigelig begivenhed (It was an unpredictable event) and Hændelsen førte til uforudsigelige konsekvenser (The incident led to unpredictable consequences). The term is neutral in itself but can carry a evaluative nuance depending on context.

Translations and related terms: The direct translation into English is unpredictable. Related Danish terms include forudsigelig (predictable) and uforudsigelighed (unpredictability). The word is part of common contemporary Danish usage and appears across journalism, literature, and everyday speech to describe uncertainty or lack of foresight.

See also: forudsigelig, uforudsigelighed.