unavoidable
ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl̩
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Definition of unavoidable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

inevitablecannot be avoided or prevented
  • The delay was unavoidable due to the storm..
  • The accident was unavoidable given the circumstances.
  • His resignation was unavoidable after the scandal.
certain inescapable inevitable
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Expressions with unavoidable

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inevitable loss or damage in a situation
The economic downturn led to unavoidable casualties in the job market.

Origin of unavoidable

Old English, un- (not) + avoidable (capable of being avoided)

Terms with unavoidable included in their meaning

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unavoidable
impossible to change or avoid a situation
unavoidable
it is inevitable or unavoidable
unavoidable
impossible to avoid or prevent
inevitable
unavoidable or inevitable
requirement
state of being necessary or unavoidable
unavoidable
impossible to prevent or change
unavoidable
impossible to prevent or avoid a situation
acceptance
accept something unavoidable

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  1. French:inévitable, ...
  2. German:unvermeidlich, ...
  3. Italian:ineluttabile, ...
  4. Spanish:inevitable, ...
  5. Portuguese:incontornável, ...
  6. Chinese:不可避免的, ...
  7. Japanese:避けられない, ...
  8. Arabic:حَتْمِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי נִמְנָע, ...
  10. Russian:неизбежный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неминучий, ...
  12. Hindi:अपरिहार्य, ...
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