inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-bəl 

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

inescapably

ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• certain
• ineluctable
• ineludible
• inevitable
• necessary
• sure
• unavoidable
• unescapable

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

What seems to be an inert plant, a part of the ecological background, suddenly becomes an inescapable trap. —Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025

The Kardashians were inescapable, whether people at home liked it or not. —Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 4 June 2025

Minimalist aesthetics, once the domain of high-end branding, are now inescapable across consumer products and interior design, signaling aspiration, safety and order in a chaotic world. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025

Trump concluded by noting that while he will be gone for the summer, the real president is unfortunately inescapable. —William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025

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