unavoidable
word
Definition
Impossible to prevent or avoid; certain to happen.
Usage & Nuances
'Unavoidable' is formal or neutral and commonly describes negative events like delays, problems, or consequences. Often used with nouns: 'unavoidable delay', 'unavoidable accident'. If something can be avoided, use 'avoidable'.
Spanish: inevitable - ineludiblePortuguese (BR): inevitávelPortuguese (PT): inevitávelChinese (Simplified): 不可避免的Chinese (Traditional): 不可避免的Hindi: अपरिहार्यArabic: لا مفر منه - حتميBengali: অনিবার্যRussian: неизбежныйJapanese: 避けられないVietnamese: không thể tránh khỏiKorean: 피할 수 없는Turkish: kaçınılmazUrdu: ناقابلِ اجتنابIndonesian: tak terhindarkan
Example Sentences
Some mistakes are simply unavoidable.
basic
Traffic jams are often unavoidable during rush hour.
basic
Death is the only truly unavoidable part of life.
natural
The meeting was canceled due to unavoidable circumstances.
basic
Sometimes, change is just unavoidable—you have to adapt.
natural
An unavoidable delay means your package will arrive tomorrow instead.
natural