unavoidable
adjective
un·avoid·able
ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl 
: not avoidable : inevitable
The accident was unavoidable.
Examples of unavoidable in a Sentence
unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight
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Still, the Costco comparison is unavoidable.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Being faced with an unavoidable conflict or having to work versus connecting (think staying in to do chores or homework versus spending time with friends) is the fast-track to acting out.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
London is likely to feel this the most, but there will be unavoidable impacts across the Nations and English regions too.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Being faced with an unavoidable conflict or having to work versus connecting (think staying in to do chores or homework versus spending time with friends) is the fast-track to acting out.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
London is likely to feel this the most, but there will be unavoidable impacts across the Nations and English regions too.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unavoidable
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“Unavoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unavoidable. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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unavoidable
adjective
un·avoid·able
ˌən-ə-ˈvȯid-ə-bəl
: not avoidable : inevitable
the accident was unavoidable
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