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

In the span of a few centuries, the face has become inescapable. — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

That is some pedigree that Senegal left on the bench, but their impact was inescapable. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 June 2026

For the last week in Kansas City, the World Cup has been inescapable. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026

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

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