fatalism
noun
the acceptance of all things and events as inevitable; submission to fate.
fatalistically
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a word derived from
fatalism.
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a word derived from
fatalistic.
fatalisticadjectivedemonstrating a belief that all events are inevitable, so one’s choices and actions make no difference.
Example Sentences
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Some tolerate it; some fatalistically accept its coming; others downright detest it and those who use it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
There is currently no treatment for CTE, but Daneshvar said it should not be viewed fatalistically.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2025
He also registers what it’s like for S’tka and her son N’ka to be fatalistically aware of themselves as potential prey as they hunt their own quarries.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2021
If you want to have a child, then when the time comes that you feel ready to do so, I urge you to act hopefully, not fatalistically or fearfully.
From Slate ● Jan. 19, 2020
Cheesethief sprang into action, surprised that Scragg still lived but fatalistically accepting that nothing could kill Cluny.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
