What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unavoidable
Example
The traffic jam was unavoidable due to the road construction. [unavoidable: adjective]
Example
It was unavoidable that the company would have to lay off some employees due to the financial crisis. [unavoidable: adjective]
unpreventable
Example
The hurricane was unpreventable, and many people lost their homes. [unpreventable: adjective]
Example
The spread of the virus was unpreventable despite the government's efforts to contain it. [unpreventable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unavoidable is more commonly used than unpreventable in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unavoidable and unpreventable?
Both words are formal and can be used interchangeably in formal contexts.
