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

Then comes the inevitable lament that cast iron is too much work. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Many of the industry’s top executives started their work lives during the dot-com boom, saw the initial excitement, the inevitable crash and the steady rise of online adoption. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Some low-lying communities have been warned for years to prepare for rising sea levels, Ainsworth said, but have put off the inevitable. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Wilson was an absolute fantasy monster with Harrison off the field last season, so his main concern becomes the inevitable QB switch to rookie Carson Beck. — Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026