unavoidable

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl How to pronounce unavoidable (audio)
Definition of unavoidablenext
as in inevitable
impossible to avoid or evade unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight

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Recent Examples of unavoidable Despite stringent hygiene efforts, contamination from deadly bacteria remains an inherent, unavoidable risk in unpasteurized dairy. — Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 23 July 2026 And then there’s the unavoidable reality that — just as at World Cup 1994 — the final was the worst match of the knockout phase. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026 Gray hair is seen as an inevitable part of aging, an unavoidable feature determined by genetics. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Thursday’s series opener was moved up because of wildfire smoke, and this tilt was moved up because of rain, which ultimately proved unavoidable. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unavoidable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unavoidable
  1. inevitable
  2. necessary
Adjective
  • That hour made clear that isolation is not an inevitable side effect of hospitalization, but rather a consequence of a care delivery structure that can, and should, change.
    — Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 2026
  • In the fickle economy of online fame, the Tates’ total saturation had an inevitable sell-by date.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Definition of inevitable
Adjective
  • If monoculture is partially abandoned in certain areas, financial compensation will be necessary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • And Cristobal will do what is necessary to make sure that standard is established before the season begins.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of necessary

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