unavoidable

adjective

un·​avoid·​able ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl How to pronounce unavoidable (audio)
: not avoidable : inevitable
The accident was unavoidable.
unavoidably adverb

Examples of unavoidable in a Sentence

unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight
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Even their most die-hard fans are experiencing the unavoidable apathy of perpetual losing. Sam Blum, New York Times, 19 May 2025 According to Frye, Buffalo Exchange faces some unavoidable extra expenses, such as the cost of shipping clothing from full-price stores to outlet locations in places like Nogales, Ariz. and San Antonio, Texas. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 2025 The weapons are notorious for their heavy kick, unavoidable when throwing out a large mass of lead at high speed. David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 During the past year, Utah’s impact on the beauty industry is unavoidable. Anneke Knot, Glamour, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unavoidable

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unavoidable was in the 15th century

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“Unavoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unavoidable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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unavoidable

adjective
un·​avoid·​able ˌən-ə-ˈvȯid-ə-bəl How to pronounce unavoidable (audio)
: not avoidable : inevitable
the accident was unavoidable
unavoidably adverb

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