Unavoidable/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Event Use 'unavoidable' to describe something out of control that is bound to happen. Her arrival during the storm was an unavoidable surprise. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Feelings 'Unavoidable' often carries a sense of regret or reluctance. The fare increase was an unavoidable necessity. Pro Tip 3/3Not Fault When something is 'unavoidable,' it implies no one is to blame for it. The economic downturn was seen as an unavoidable reality.