unavoidable
/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/
un · a · void · a · ble
ˌʌn · ə · ˈvɔɪd · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. not able to be prevented
Significado en Español
inevitable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
Some delays are simply unavoidable.
有些延误是不可避免的。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “unavoidable”:
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A
avoidable
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B
preventable
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C
optional
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D
inevitable
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D — inevitable.
“unavoidable” means adj. not able to be prevented
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
With such a weak, tired team, the crushing loss was sadly ______.
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A
preventable
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B
avoidable
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C
unavoidable
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D
escapable
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C — unavoidable.
“unavoidable” means adj. not able to be prevented
Common questions about “unavoidable”
What does “unavoidable” mean?
unavoidable — adj. not able to be prevented. In Chinese: 不可避免的.
How do you pronounce “unavoidable”?
unavoidable is pronounced /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/. It breaks into 5 syllables: un · a · void · a · ble.
How do you use “unavoidable” in a sentence?
Some delays are simply unavoidable. (有些延误是不可避免的。)
What are synonyms for “unavoidable”?
inevitable, unpreventable, certain — all close in meaning to unavoidable (adj. not able to be prevented).
Is “unavoidable” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unavoidable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
