Synonyms of unavoidable

unavoidable

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl 

as in inevitable

impossible to avoid or evade

unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inevitable
• necessary
• possible
• inescapable
• definite
• ineluctable
• unescapable
• probable
• sure
• destined
• certain
• in the cards
• likely
• in the bag
• ineludible
• relentless
• decided
• settled
• inexorable
• fated
• unstoppable
• predetermined
• preordained
• unremitting
• predestined
• foreordained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unavoidable

As the exposure can take a toll on both healthy people and those with preexisting health conditions, Wilgus advised individuals to stay inside, avoid physical activity and consider wearing an N95 mask if going outside is unavoidable. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Some of those absences were unavoidable – Shohei Ohtani (knee) and Aaron Judge (ribs), to start with. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 July 2026

Illinoisans often assume high taxes are simply the unavoidable cost of living in the Land of Lincoln. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Apple has avoided raising prices for its biggest revenue generator, but rising RAM and storage costs are unavoidable, by CEO Tim Cook’s own admission. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026