inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-bəl 

: incapable of being avoided, ignored, or denied : inevitable

inescapably

ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• certain
• ineluctable
• ineludible
• inevitable
• necessary
• sure
• unavoidable
• unescapable

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The election is inescapable in Phoenix, as nearly every street corner is dominated by a colorful collection of campaign signs of every political stripe. —Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024

As for Meta, its AI assistant is inescapable on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. —Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024

Anchored by the tale of a budding couple facing an increasingly inescapable threat from the outside world, the film mostly takes place in an apartment that’s equal parts safe haven and prison cell. —Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024

On the stage, the piano — ornately carved with the haunting faces of Boy Willie and Berniece’s enslaved ancestors — is an inescapable physical fact, looming over the action and dialogue. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌin-ə-ˈskā-pə-bəl 

: impossible to escape or avoid

inescapably

-blē 

adverb