inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-bəl 

: incapable of being avoided, ignored, or denied : inevitable

an inescapable conclusion

inescapably

ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of inescapable

• inevitable
• necessary

Examples of inescapable in a Sentence

It's an inescapable truth that these problems have no easy solution.

some people believe that your fate is determined at birth and thus inescapable

Recent Examples on the Web

In her letter, his daughter Ava said photos and videos of her father on trial online have been inescapable. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

As Monica Turner trekked across the western hills of Yellowstone National Park, the cold rain was inescapable. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

With this convention, noir wedded its core theme, inescapable destiny, to the form of cinematic storytelling. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Contrary to what Stephen Hawking argued, black holes are not inescapable prisons. — Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inescapable

• incapable
• capable

Kids Definition

inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌin-ə-ˈskā-pə-bəl 

: impossible to escape or avoid

inescapably

-blē 

adverb