is similar to
dependent on chance
"the aleatory element in life"
is similar to
changeable
"a capricious summer breeze"; "freakish weather"
is similar to
occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
"episodic in his affections"; "occasional headaches"
is similar to
incapable of being anticipated
"unforeseeable consequences"
see also
not certain to occur; not inevitable
"everything is uncertain about the army"; "the issue is uncertain"