Synonyms of avoidable

avoidable

adjective

as in preventable

Related Words

• preventable
• uncertain
• unsure
• evadable
• unclear
• questionable
• shaky
• unreliable
• unlikely
• doubtful
• improbable
• dubious
• undecided
• unsettled
• undependable

Dissimilar Words

• unavoidable
• necessary
• inevitable
• certain
• inescapable
• sure
• possible
• decided
• ineluctable
• unescapable
• definite
• ineludible
• probable
• settled
• likely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of avoidable

As such disasters intensify, international climate adaptation and disaster preparedness aid programs have been slashed, leaving countries facing billions of dollars in avoidable damage and dwindling recovery funds. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

The measles outbreak indicates public disease that is almost entirely avoidable. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Asked for a statement, the president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police said Scott’s death was avoidable. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

So preventing just half of those avoidable outcomes would save nearly $80 billion per year. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

In fact, one of our contributors delved into the minds of flight attendants to compile a list of what passengers do that annoy flight attendants, and ever since, I’ve been dedicated to finding solutions for these easily avoidable flying faux pas. — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026

His widow, Yaraisi Santiso Morejon alleges that negligence contributed to her husband’s death and that the incident was avoidable. — Vinod Sreeharsha september 9, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Why do the Browns continue to have avoidable public-relations blunders? — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Anticipation Is Your Risk Reduction Strategy When organizations respond to workforce needs after problems surface, the cost shows up in things like higher healthcare spend, lower program utilization, manager strain and avoidable turnover. — Marcy Klipfel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026