INEVITABLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

inevitable

adjective

i-ˈne-və-tə-bəl

Definition of inevitable

as in necessary

impossible to avoid or evade getting wet is inevitable if you are going to try to give your dog a bath

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Recent Examples of inevitable Pulled into the action is Liz Gold, an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 Pulled into the action is Liz Gold (O’Casey), an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 While change is inevitable, here’s to hoping the fries and Diet Coke stay the same. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 But a revelation about your friendship circle or network is inevitable under this lunation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inevitable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable

Adjective

The policy directs higher education institutions not to create a list of student names linked with immigration status or retain sensitive information, like a student or parent’s Social Security number, for longer than necessary.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Officials have also decided on a general application screening and approval process, including what types of background checks will be necessary and which government agencies should be involved.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of necessary

Adjective

The South's joint chiefs said Saturday the military stepped up surveillance and vigilance for possible further launches from the North and was closely sharing information with the United States and Japan.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
As Yemen returns to a level of fighting intensity not seen since the 2022 truce, the civil war has entered a decisive phase, with several possible avenues forward.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

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
Manipulation, escalation, flattery and vindictiveness are not the unavoidable price of sounding natural.

— Puneet Gaur, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026