Which of the following is the antonym of the word Inevitable?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Avoidable
Inevitable means sure to happen and impossible to stop. Its antonym is avoidable. Example: With black clouds all over the sky, rain was inevitable.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Avoidable (answer) | that can be stopped or kept from happening (opposite of inevitable) | Most road accidents are avoidable if drivers wear seat belts and slow down. |
| (2) Certain | sure to happen (a synonym of inevitable) | After Riya’s late goal, our win was certain. |
| (3) Sudden | happening quickly and without warning | A sudden storm blew away the wedding tent. |
| (4) Costly | costing a lot of money | Repairing the old scooter turned out to be costly. |
| Synonyms of inevitable: certain, unavoidable, inescapable, sure Antonyms of inevitable: avoidable, preventable, uncertain |