the inevitable

noun

: something that is sure to happen
They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.

Examples of the inevitable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This feels more important than ever in a world that tries to normalize genocide and climate catastrophe as the inevitable outcome of ongoing and increasingly authoritarian imperialist projects. Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 Staley’s argument centered on her belief that a franchise may not be willing to contend with the inevitable scrutiny of a team’s performance under a female coach. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025 More importantly, when can viewers expect the inevitable Georgie and Mandy divorce? Lynette Rice, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025 Austin Corbett had just limped off field, watched his team nearly come all the way back from 17 points down and began coming to grips with the inevitable — but then something pushed him over the edge. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the inevitable

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inevitable. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!