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

Major renovations like roof replacements, window replacements, and HVAC replacements are among the kinds of projects that tend to be very expensive yet unavoidable. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Manipulation, escalation, flattery and vindictiveness are not the unavoidable price of sounding natural. — Puneet Gaur, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The real question is whether Pennsylvania and cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia want skill games and other gambling opportunities to be widespread and unavoidable for people who struggle with compulsions to gamble. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

At any rate, the Sunday Ticket spot has been so unavoidable through the first three weeks of the season that the Kelces are officially the most overexposed spokespeople on the NFL dial right now. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 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