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Unavoidable

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

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

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