fatalistic

/fætəˈlɪstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a belief that events are predetermined and cannot be changed

“The fatalistic attitude of the protagonist led to a series of unfortunate events.”

2. noun

a person who believes that events are predetermined and cannot be changed

“He was a fatalist who thought his fate was sealed.”

Synonyms

  • determinist
  • fatalist
  • pessimistic

Antonyms

  • optimistic
  • voluntaristic