unavoidable

adjective

un·​avoid·​able ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl 

: not avoidable : inevitable

The accident was unavoidable.

unavoidably

ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of unavoidable

• inevitable
• necessary

Examples of unavoidable in a Sentence

unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight

Recent Examples on the Web

Regardless of how these questions are answered, some degree of favoritism would be unavoidable because not every company would benefit. — David S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

To have measles spreading so aggressively again now, a quarter century after this momentous occasion, is not some unfortunate but unavoidable expression of nature, like an earthquake. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

If heat or sweat is built into the workday, or if water and dust are unavoidable, say that too. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Major renovations like roof replacements, window replacements, and HVAC replacements are among the kinds of projects that tend to be very expensive yet unavoidable. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unavoidable

• avoidable
• voidable

Kids Definition

unavoidable

adjective

un·​avoid·​able ˌən-ə-ˈvȯid-ə-bəl 

: not avoidable : inevitable

the accident was unavoidable

unavoidably

-blē 

adverb