Vagary

Pronunciation: /ˈveɪɡəriː/

Vagary (noun)

  1. A sudden, unpredictable change in what happens, especially when it is hard to plan for.
  2. An unusual way of acting or deciding that seems strange or not based on logic.
  3. A result that comes from chance rather than a clear cause, making outcomes uncertain.

Examples

  • The project suffered from the vagary of changing requirements.
  • We planned carefully, but the vagary of weather still affected travel.