Definitions

inevitable

[in-ev-i-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛv ɪ tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

certain; cannot be avoided

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imminent impending inescapable inexorable irresistible necessary unavoidable undeniable

STRONG

binding doomed pat

WEAK

all locked up assured compulsory decided decreed destined determined fated fateful fixed for certain foreordained in the bag ineluctable ineludible inflexible irrevocable no ifs ands or buts obligatory ordained prescribed settled sure unalterable unpreventable without recourse

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoidable distant escapable later

WEAK

doubtful fortuitous preventable uncertain unlikely unsure

Example Sentences

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That could be true if the Administration prevails against the inevitable legal challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He understood that labels are inevitable, but standards are what matter. What defines journalism is not what critics call it, but whether it remains faithful to those principles.”

From Salon

Once the scores were in, the scoring questions were inevitable.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m not sure if I’m grateful or anxious about putting more time between us and the inevitable showdown with Mom.

From Literature

That said, it may not be Frank's problem for much longer - Tottenham's latest loss will push the beleaguered manager closer to what appears an inevitable exit.

From BBC

inevitable

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