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fatalist

/ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪst/
fa · tal · ist
Adverb:fatalistically
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Plural:fatalists
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Adjective:fatalistic
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fatalist Lexical Profile

fatalist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who believes that all events are predetermined by fate and therefore inevitable, often leading to passive acceptance or resignation.

Example

"As a self-described fatalist, he accepted the sudden cancellation of his flight without complaint, convinced it was meant to happen."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or expressing fatalism or a belief that all events are predetermined and unavoidable.

Example

"The novel explores a fatalist worldview in which characters feel powerless to alter their circumstances."

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• Nearby Words

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fatalistically
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from French fataliste, derived from Latin fatalis ('ordained by fate'), from fatum ('that which has been spoken, prophetic declaration, destiny').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fatalist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fatalist
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