inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-bəl How to pronounce inescapable (audio)
Synonyms of inescapablenext
: incapable of being avoided, ignored, or denied : inevitable
an inescapable conclusion
inescapably adverb

Examples of inescapable in a Sentence

It's an inescapable truth that these problems have no easy solution. some people believe that your fate is determined at birth and thus inescapable
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The smoke from a Boyle Heights warehouse fire had spread into every crevice and corner of the facility, inescapable despite the masks handed out to staff. Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 Throughout the brand's 2000s heyday, Abercrombie's stores were infamous for their loud music, shirtless models and the inescapable stench of its Fierce cologne. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 June 2026 For the last week in Kansas City, the World Cup has been inescapable. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 Lately, the Backrooms have felt inescapable. Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inescapable

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inescapable was in 1792

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“Inescapable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inescapable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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inescapable

adjective
in·​es·​cap·​able ˌin-ə-ˈskā-pə-bəl How to pronounce inescapable (audio)
: impossible to escape or avoid
inescapably adverb

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