Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fatalism

Noun

/ˈfeɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm/

Definition

The belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable, often leading to the acceptance of outcomes without resistance.

Examples

Despite her struggles, she accepted her circumstances with a sense of fatalism.
The idea of fatalism can be seen in many cultures, where destiny is often attributed to divine forces.
His fatalism led him to believe that nothing he did would change the outcome of his life.

Meaning

Fatalism is the philosophical idea that events are fixed in advance and that human beings cannot alter them. It suggests that people are powerless to change their fate.