unavoidable

adjective

un·​avoid·​able ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl How to pronounce unavoidable (audio)
: not avoidable : inevitable
The accident was unavoidable.
unavoidably adverb

Examples of unavoidable in a Sentence

unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight
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As a food and travel writer, a certain level of risk is unavoidable when traveling alone and exploring unfamiliar spaces. Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025 Minimize outdoor ventures: When venturing outside is unavoidable, restrict your time outdoors solely to essential activities. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 July 2025 The size and force of the waves made capsizing almost unavoidable. Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025 Some degree of worry, confusion and even fear is unavoidable at work. Jonas Barck, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unavoidable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unavoidable was in the 15th century

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“Unavoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unavoidable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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unavoidable

adjective
un·​avoid·​able ˌən-ə-ˈvȯid-ə-bəl How to pronounce unavoidable (audio)
: not avoidable : inevitable
the accident was unavoidable
unavoidably adverb

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