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Synonyms & Similar Words
pessimistic
defeatist
resigned
hopeless
despairing
gloomy
bleak
dismal
despondent
discouraging
disheartening
demoralizing
demoralized
cynical
skeptical
doubtful
negative
nihilistic
apathetic
lethargic
indifferent
stoic
philosophical
accepting
submissive
complacent
reconciled
acquiescent
stoical
unperturbed
unenthusiastic
unresponsive
lackluster
uninterested
detached
fatal
doomed
fateful
inevitable
inescapable
inexorable
unavoidable
Meaning of Fatalistic
having a pessimistic and resigned attitude towards events, believing that they are predetermined and cannot be changed
Definitions
- Having or showing a belief that events are fixed and cannot be changed, and that what will happen is inevitable
- * Having a pessimistic and resigned attitude towards events, believing that they are predetermined and cannot be changed
Etymology of Fatalistic
The word "fatalistic" comes from the Latin words "fatalis" meaning "of or pertaining to fate" and the suffix "-istic" which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or disposition
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a philosophical or theological doctrine that emphasizes the inevitability of events
Example Uses
- She had a fatalistic attitude towards her illness, believing that her fate was sealed
- * He was fatalistic about the outcome of the election, thinking that the result was predetermined
- * The team's fatalistic approach to the game led to a lackluster performance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
optimistic
hopeful
enthusiastic
encouraging
upbeat
positive
confident
cheerful
buoyant
sanguine
rosy
idealistic
utopian
activist
militant
determined
resolute
purposeful
driven
motivated
inspired
passionate
dedicated
committed