What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
inevitable
Example
It was inevitable that the team would lose the game, given their poor performance. [inevitable: adjective]
Example
The rise in sea levels is an inevitable consequence of global warming. [inevitable: noun]
unavoidable
Example
The traffic jam was unavoidable due to the road construction. [unavoidable: adjective]
Example
The company's bankruptcy was an unavoidable result of poor financial management. [unavoidable: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Inevitable is more commonly used than unavoidable in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between inevitable and unavoidable?
Both inevitable and unavoidable are formal words that are appropriate for use in academic or professional writing.
