Synonyms of inevitable

inevitable

adjective

i-ˈne-və-tə-bəl 

as in necessary

impossible to avoid or evade

getting wet is inevitable if you are going to try to give your dog a bath

Synonyms & Similar Words

• necessary
• possible
• unavoidable
• inescapable
• definite
• ineluctable
• unescapable
• probable
• destined
• sure
• likely
• certain
• in the cards
• in the bag
• relentless
• ineludible
• decided
• settled
• inexorable
• fated
• preordained
• unstoppable
• predetermined
• unremitting
• predestined
• foreordained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncertain
• avoidable
• unsure
• preventable
• doubtful
• unclear
• questionable
• dubious
• unlikely
• shaky
• evadable
• unreliable
• unsettled
• improbable
• undecided
• undependable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inevitable

Pulled into the action is Liz Gold, an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Pulled into the action is Liz Gold (O’Casey), an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

While change is inevitable, here’s to hoping the fries and Diet Coke stay the same. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

But a revelation about your friendship circle or network is inevitable under this lunation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026