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fatalism

noun

UK/ˈfeɪ.tᵊl.ɪ.zᵊm/
US/ˈfeɪ.t̬ᵊl.ɪ.zᵊm/

Definitions of fatalism noun

  1. Uncountable

    The belief that individuals are powerless to alter the course of events, and that all occurrences, particularly negative ones, are predetermined and inevitable.

    • He has a fatalistic attitude about everything, believing that all is predetermined.

    • She refuses to accept fatalism, and believes that she can control her own destiny.

    • Fatalism is a deeply ingrained philosophy in many cultures.