Inescapable: meaning, definitions and examples
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inescapable
[ ˌɪnɪˈskeɪpəb(ə)l ]
feeling
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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inevitable |
Used to describe something that is certain to happen and cannot be prevented. Often implies a sense of finality or fate.
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unavoidable |
Applies to situations or events that cannot be prevented. It is often used in more practical and everyday contexts.
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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.
feeling
Unable to be avoided or ignored, especially because unpleasant or harmful.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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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.
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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.