Pronunciation:
\i-ˈra-tik\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin erraticus, from erratus, past participle of errare
Date:
14th century
1 a: having no fixed course : wandering <an erratic comet> barchaic : nomadic2: transported from an original resting place especially by a glacier <an erratic boulder>3 a: characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or uniformity <erratic dieting> <keeps erratic hours> b: deviating from what is ordinary or standard : eccentric <an erratic genius>
synonyms see strange
— er·rat·i·cal Listen to the pronunciation of erratical \-ti-kəl\ adjective
— er·rat·i·cal·ly Listen to the pronunciation of erratically \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— er·rat·i·cism Listen to the pronunciation of erraticism \-ˈa-tə-ˌsi-zəm\ noun
Source
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erraticMcCain's words and actions have definitely been "erratic" as of late. I agree with Obama that we cannot afford an "erratic" leader in these "uncertain" times. When McCain "suspended" his campaign - you know, in word only - a few weeks ago and then didn't indicate he would be attending the scheduled debate until the morning of the event, I recall thinking that McCain's kind of "leadership" is not what I need. I have had ENOUGH! I have had enough of failed leadership. I have had enough of not being able to count on or trust the officials in the White House. I have had enough of not being able to rely on their judgment. I have had enough of not being able to depend on them to look out for the average American citizens, not only during a crisis but on a day-to-day basis. In these uncertain times, intelligent and stable leadership, leaders with good judgment and good common sense, officials who are concerned for average American citizens - all of this is what I want and what we need...especially now.