unavoidable
adjective
un·avoid·able
ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl 
: not avoidable : inevitable
The accident was unavoidable.
Examples of unavoidable in a Sentence
unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
In the digital world, screen time is almost unavoidable for children.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Speeches land as heartfelt confessions as hesitant characters gently lay the groundwork until the moment of avowal becomes unavoidable.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
The fragility of the IV opioid supply chain makes such planning unavoidable.
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unavoidable
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unavoidable
adjective
un·avoid·able
ˌən-ə-ˈvȯid-ə-bəl
: not avoidable : inevitable
the accident was unavoidable
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