fated

American

[fey-tid] / ˈfeɪ tɪd /

adjective

subject to, guided by, or predetermined by fate; destined.

fated British

/ ˈfeɪtɪd /

adjective

destined
doomed to death or destruction

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Other Word Forms

unfated

adjective

Etymology

Origin of fated

First recorded in 1595–1605; fate + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Their fated romance is the final piece of the puzzle, the pièce de résistance that helps De Palma’s film rise above the other thrillers of its ilk.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

But he was fated to spend more than two-thirds of his career in opposition, and only briefly achieved cabinet rank.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

If you lack investment discipline and don’t have a plan to handle your winners and losers, you are likely fated to lose more than you should—and to earn less than you could.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

But with challenges or recent decisions across multiple circuits, experts say the fight is fated for the Supreme Court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Franny repeated—pale, but beaming, and apparently fated, too, to like Mr. LeSage till death.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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