inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-bəl How to pronounce inescapable (audio)
Synonyms of inescapablenext
: incapable of being avoided, ignored, or denied : inevitable
an inescapable conclusion
inescapably adverb

Examples of inescapable in a Sentence

It's an inescapable truth that these problems have no easy solution. some people believe that your fate is determined at birth and thus inescapable
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According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director at the Pantone Color Institute, red also has that inescapable allure. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 July 2026 But as demand surges, rival factions, deadly secrets, and supernatural forces close in, pulling them deeper into a violent and inescapable nightmare of crime, horror, and family legacy. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2026 In the span of a few centuries, the face has become inescapable. Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 That is some pedigree that Senegal left on the bench, but their impact was inescapable. Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inescapable

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First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inescapable was in 1792

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“Inescapable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inescapable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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inescapable

adjective
in·​es·​cap·​able ˌin-ə-ˈskā-pə-bəl How to pronounce inescapable (audio)
: impossible to escape or avoid
inescapably adverb

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