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unescapable

adjective
un·​es·​cap·​able | \ ˌən-i-ˈskā-pə-bəl How to pronounce unescapable (audio) , -e-, dialectal -ik-ˈskā-\

Definition of unescapable

: incapable of being avoided, ignored, or denied : inescapable an unescapable conclusion/outcome What had been a feverish nightmare became a cold and unescapable fact.— Edith Wharton

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unescapably \ ˌən-​i-​ˈskā-​pə-​blē How to pronounce unescapably (audio) , -​e-​ , dialectal  -​ik-​ˈskā-​ \ adverb

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Large swarms of insects descended upon the riverside stadium in Volgograd and were entirely unescapable. Dan Gartland, SI.com, "England-Tunisia World Cup Game Overrun by Swarms of Insects," 18 June 2018 In charming and free-spirited New Orleans, music has an unescapable way of penetrating the soul. John L. Dorman, New York Times, "How to Experience Fats Domino’s New Orleans," 27 Oct. 2017 The Orlando Anarchy continue to be driven by purpose, desire, and an unescapable amount of tragedy. George Diaz, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando Anarchy, driven by Pulse tragedy, advance to women's football championship," 9 July 2017 Two topics unescapable topics in the lead-up to Willie Taggart's first road game as UO coach are sure to be Laramie’s elevation, and its effect on the Ducks as a whole, and Josh Allen’s right arm, and its effect on the defense. OregonLive.com, "Oregon Ducks 2017 opponent preview: Wyoming Cowboys," 30 June 2017

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First Known Use of unescapable

1614, in the meaning defined above

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