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

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

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.