Unavoidable

usgb/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/
adjective

Something that cannot be avoided or prevented.

Accidents are an unavoidable part of life.
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Often appears as...

  • unavoidable circumstances
  • unavoidable delay
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Unexpected Event

Use 'unavoidable' to describe something out of control that is bound to happen.

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Her arrival during the storm was an unavoidable surprise.
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Negative Feelings

'Unavoidable' often carries a sense of regret or reluctance.

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The fare increase was an unavoidable necessity.
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Not Fault

When something is 'unavoidable,' it implies no one is to blame for it.

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The economic downturn was seen as an unavoidable reality.
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