UNAVOIDABLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

unavoidable

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl

Definition of unavoidable

as in inevitable

impossible to avoid or evade unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight

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Recent Examples of unavoidable Netflix execs no doubt long ago figured out how to tune out the nattering nabobs of negativism, understanding that such scrutiny — from both consumers and the press — is the unavoidable by-product of success. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 Apple has avoided raising prices for its biggest revenue generator, but rising RAM and storage costs are unavoidable, by outgoing CEO Tim Cook’s own admission. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026 Some growers have come to consider extortion an unavoidable production cost. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Some of this Brave New World tech is unavoidable and mostly benign. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unavoidable

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Adjective

The departure of Cooper, co-founder of the Gen-Z podcast empire Unwell, was seen as inevitable, per numerous sources.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Ocean views were inevitable at any position in the room—a reminder of your plot on top of nature’s infinity pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of inevitable

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Addressing workers at the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume warned Tuesday that eliminating tens of thousands of jobs could be necessary to remain competitive.

— Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
The equipment in the classroom is also outdated and no longer reaches performance capabilities necessary for modern digital art, web design and 2D and 3D imaging, officials said.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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