unavoidable
adjective
un·avoid·able
ˌən-ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl 
: not avoidable : inevitable
The accident was unavoidable.
Examples of unavoidable in a Sentence
unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight
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Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Although many reformulations are unavoidable, a lot of brands phase things out voluntarily.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
Some chores are unavoidable, but at least this one doesn’t have to be a hassle.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
In most cases, especially with strangers or acquaintances, small talk is unavoidable as both parties try to find common ground.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Unavoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unavoidable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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unavoidable
adjective
un·avoid·able
ˌən-ə-ˈvȯid-ə-bəl
: not avoidable : inevitable
the accident was unavoidable
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