inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-bəl 

: incapable of being avoided, ignored, or denied : inevitable

an inescapable conclusion

inescapably

ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of inescapable

• inevitable
• necessary

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Even without the overt nods, Peart’s presence would have been inescapable. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

The billboard landed in a city where advertisements for artificial intelligence have become nearly inescapable. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

The image was inescapable throughout the 2010s, and since then has maintained its relevance across Twitter and Reddit. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

From sticky carnival rides to summer camps tucked deep in the woods, some of the most disturbing horror comes from taking places that feel comforting and familiar and turning them into inescapable nightmares. — Alaina Urquhart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inescapable

• incapable
• capable

Kids Definition

inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌin-ə-ˈskā-pə-bəl 

: impossible to escape or avoid

inescapably

-blē 

adverb