Unavoidable

Meaning

cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable

Impossible to avoid or prevent.

Example Sentences

The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.

Delays were unavoidable due to heavy rain.

Example Expressions

an unavoidable truth

Synonyms

inevitable, inescapable, certain, sure, bound to happen

Entry 1

inevitable, inescapable, certain, sure

Entry 2

inevitable, certain, inescapable, bound to happen

Antonyms

avoidable, preventable, optional

Entry 1

avoidable, preventable, optional

Entry 2

avoidable, preventable

Collocations

unavoidable consequence, unavoidable delay, unavoidable conflict, unavoidable accident, unavoidable situation

Entry 1

unavoidable consequence, unavoidable delay, unavoidable conflict

Entry 2

unavoidable delay, unavoidable accident, unavoidable situation