unavoidable
Unavoidable (adj) means not able to be avoided or prevented; bound to happen. Example: “Given the storm, the flight delay was unavoidable.”
How to use unavoidable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishImpossible to escape or dodge — it's going to happen regardless.
Word forms
more unavoidable comparative, unavoidables plural, most unavoidable superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English unavoidable, built from un- + avoidable.
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What does “unavoidable” mean?
The word “unavoidable” means not able to be avoided or prevented; bound to happen. In plain terms, impossible to escape or dodge — it's going to happen regardless.
How do you pronounce “unavoidable”?
“Unavoidable” is pronounced uh-nuh-VOY-duh-buhl (/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “unavoidable” in a sentence?
Here is “unavoidable” used in a sentence: “Given the storm, the flight delay was unavoidable.”
What is the opposite of “unavoidable”?
The opposite of “unavoidable” — its antonyms — is avoidable.
What part of speech is “unavoidable”?
“Unavoidable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unavoidable” come from?
The word “unavoidable” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unavoidable, built from un- + avoidable.
Is “unavoidable” a common word?
“Unavoidable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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