inescapable

adjective

in·​es·​cap·​able ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-bəl How to pronounce inescapable (audio)
: incapable of being avoided, ignored, or denied : inevitable
inescapably adverb

Examples of inescapable in a Sentence

It's an inescapable truth that these problems have no easy solution. some people believe that your fate is determined at birth and thus inescapable
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Maybe the drama is inescapable for Diggs and his teams. Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The betting world is inescapable for even non-sports fans, as Ohioans are flooded with ads and wagering kiosks at local businesses. Andrew King, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025 My reasons remain sound: The software had become clunky, the ads relentless, and the Sabrina Carpenter songs too inescapable. Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 20 Mar. 2025 The Human Factor: Inescapable Bias The issue lies in the inescapable fact that LLMs are the brainchildren of humans, and humans are inherently biased. Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inescapable

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inescapable was in 1792

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“Inescapable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inescapable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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inescapable

adjective
in·​es·​cap·​able ˌin-ə-ˈskā-pə-bəl How to pronounce inescapable (audio)
: impossible to escape or avoid
inescapably adverb

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