Inescapable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inescapable

 

[ ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

Synonyms

inevitable, unavoidable.

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Word Description / Examples
inescapable

Similarly used for a situation or fact that cannot be avoided or denied. This word is interchangeable with 'inescapable,' slightly more common in usage.

  • The inescapable conclusion is that we must change our habits.
  • The inescapable fact is that we need more funding.
inevitable

Used to describe something that is certain to happen and cannot be prevented. Often implies a sense of finality or fate.

  • Death is an inevitable part of life.
  • Given the current trends, economic downturn seems inevitable.
unavoidable

Applies to situations or events that cannot be prevented. It is often used in more practical and everyday contexts.

  • Due to the traffic, delays were unavoidable.
  • An unavoidable error occurred during the processing of your request.

Examples of usage

  • The inescapable truth is that we all grow old and die.
  • The inescapable reality of climate change is becoming more evident every day.
Context #2 | Adjective

feeling

Unable to be avoided or ignored, especially because unpleasant or harmful.

Synonyms

unavoidable.

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inescapable

This word is used when referring to situations, responsibilities, or truths that cannot be avoided or ignored. It often implies a sense of inevitability.

  • The fact that we need to address climate change is inescapable.
  • The meeting was inescapable, despite his busy schedule.
unavoidable

This word is used to describe circumstances, events, or outcomes that cannot be prevented from happening. It generally has a neutral connotation and is often used for practical or logistical situations.

  • Traffic delays are unavoidable during rush hour.
  • Getting wet was unavoidable because it started raining heavily while we were outdoors.

Examples of usage

  • The inescapable feeling of guilt haunted him for years.
  • The inescapable consequences of his actions became clear.

Translations

Translations of the word "inescapable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inevitável

🇮🇳 अनिवार्य

🇩🇪 unvermeidlich

🇮🇩 tak terelakkan

🇺🇦 неминучий

🇵🇱 nieunikniony

🇯🇵 避けられない

🇫🇷 inévitable

🇪🇸 inevitable

🇹🇷 kaçınılmaz

🇰🇷 피할 수 없는

🇸🇦 لا مفر منه

🇨🇿 nevyhnutelný

🇸🇰 nevyhnutný

🇨🇳 不可避免的

🇸🇮 neizogiben

🇮🇸 óumflýjanlegur

🇰🇿 болдырмау мүмкін емес

🇬🇪 აუცილებელი

🇦🇿 qaçılmaz

🇲🇽 inevitable

Etymology

The word 'inescapable' originated in the late 16th century from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'escapable'. It has been used to describe situations, feelings, or consequences that cannot be avoided or escaped. The concept of inescapability is often associated with the inevitability of certain events or outcomes.

See also: escape, escapee, escapist, inescapably.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,678, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.