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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It’s not that NewsNation was fated to go this way.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

We are all fated to die, but for most people Mr. Sasse’s age death is distant, even theoretical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Japan also has a currency that seems fated to rebound sooner or later, spelling profit for global investors.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

It was fated by the time fans started filing into the building.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

It was a campaign fated to end badly.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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