fatalism
noun/ˈfeɪtəlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #19,489 most common English word
Meaning
The belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable, and that humans cannot change them.
Example sentence
After losing his job and his home, he fell into fatalism and stopped trying to change his situation.
Synonyms & related words
- determinism
- resignation
- defeatism
- pessimism
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