unavoidable

adjective

un·​avoid·​able ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl 

: not avoidable : inevitable

The accident was unavoidable.

unavoidably

ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of unavoidable

• inevitable
• necessary

Examples of unavoidable in a Sentence

unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight

Recent Examples on the Web

If treatment is unavoidable, choose pet-safe formulas and wait until the yard is fully dry before letting your dog back out. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

The issue of gun violence is an unavoidable one, with guns far more prevalent in American society than elsewhere in the world. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 28 June 2026

In Sotter’s view, treating slip-and-fall incidents as unavoidable events is precisely where the problem begins. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2026

In this unofficial but unavoidable national holiday face-off between two people who have been public in their dislike for each other, Swift gets to fire the first shot. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unavoidable

• avoidable
• voidable

Kids Definition

unavoidable

adjective

un·​avoid·​able ˌən-ə-ˈvȯid-ə-bəl 

: not avoidable : inevitable

the accident was unavoidable

unavoidably

-blē 

adverb