The word for today is…
erratic (adjective, noun)
adjective
1: having no fixed course : wandering
2a: characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or uniformity
b: deviating from what is ordinary or standard : eccentric
3: transported from an original resting place especially by a glacier
4 archaic : nomadic
noun
: one that is erratic, especially : a boulder or block of rock transported from its original resting place especially by a glacier
Source : Merriam-Webster
Etymology : Erratic can refer to literal "wandering". A missile that loses its guidance system may follow an erratic path, and a river with lots of twists and bends is said to have an erratic course. Erratic can also mean "inconsistent" or "irregular". So a stock market that often changes direction is said to be acting erratically; an erratic heartbeat can be cause for concern; and if your car idles erratically it may mean that something's wrong with the spark-plug wiring.
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