fatalism
Translation
fatalism
Examples
He approached life with a sense of fatalism.
He approached life with a sense of fatalism.
Her fatalism prevented her from trying to change things.
Her fatalism prevented her from trying to change things.
Grammar Patterns
((a sense of)) fatalism a belief that events are decided by fate He approached life with a sense of fatalism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: determinism, predestination; Antonyms: free will, optimism
Etymology
From Latin 'fatum' (fate) plus '-ism', indicating a belief system.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'fate-ism' – the belief that everything is determined by fate.