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

Her 10-episode first season isn’t just an allegory for learning to accept and conquer life’s inescapable anxieties; its horrors are irrefutable for everyone onscreen, which makes for a cathartic, curious, and chilling experience for everyone watching at home. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026

Challenges in access and privacy Like many burgeoning technologies, combining AI with quantum computing has inherent and inescapable challenges. —Gary Skuse, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026

This naturally occurring element is inescapable, but there are simple ways to decrease the risks. —Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026

Why aren't there more flicks where the entire premise involves someone trying to escape the seemingly inescapable? —Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 25 Apr. 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