Unavoidably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unavoidably

 

[ ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a way that cannot be avoided

In an unavoidable manner; in a way that cannot be prevented or avoided.

Synonyms

inescapably, inevitably, necessarily

Examples of usage

  • He was unavoidably detained at work.
  • She was unavoidably late for the meeting.
  • The consequences of his actions were unavoidably negative.

Translations

Translations of the word "unavoidably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inevitavelmente

🇮🇳 अनिवार्य रूप से

🇩🇪 unvermeidlich

🇮🇩 tidak terhindarkan

🇺🇦 неминуче

🇵🇱 nieuchronnie

🇯🇵 避けられないように (sakerarenai yō ni)

🇫🇷 inévitablement

🇪🇸 inevitablemente

🇹🇷 kaçınılmaz olarak

🇰🇷 불가피하게 (bulgapihage)

🇸🇦 حتماً

🇨🇿 nevyhnutelně

🇸🇰 nevyhnutne

🇨🇳 不可避免地 (bùkě bìmiǎn de)

🇸🇮 neizogibno

🇮🇸 óhjákvæmilega

🇰🇿 қашып құтылмастай етіп

🇬🇪 გაურბელად

🇦🇿 qaçılmaz şəkildə

🇲🇽 inevitablemente

Etymology

The word 'unavoidably' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'avoidable', which comes from the verb 'avoid'. The concept of something being unavoidable has been present in language for centuries, reflecting the idea that some things are bound to happen regardless of efforts to prevent them. The adverb 'unavoidably' emphasizes the inevitability or certainty of a situation or action.

See also: avoidable, avoidance, avoidant, avoider, avoiding, unavoidability, unavoidable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,004, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.