unavoidable
adjective
un·avoid·able
ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl 
: not avoidable : inevitable
The accident was unavoidable.
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Examples of unavoidable in a Sentence
unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight
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PCMAG, 15 July 2024
Best Travel Accessory Deals Traveling often comes with its share of minor inconveniences, some of which are unavoidable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2024
What did the court debate during oral arguments? During oral arguments on April 22, the justices wrestled with the question of whether being homeless is an unavoidable status, or if sleeping outside is conduct that comes as a result of not having a home.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
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Haynes believes luxury is about handling the unavoidable in a space that exudes a sense of calm and collectedness.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
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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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