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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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

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

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

In the evolving landscape of college basketball, talented freshmen fated to spend two semesters on campus before rushing off to the NBA draft used to be all the rage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

On the night of the concert, everything leads up to the fated Mitch & Mickey performance.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

It was a campaign fated to end badly.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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