Definition & Meaning of "fatalism"in English

Fatalism

the philosophical doctrine that all events are predetermined and humans cannot change them

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

Ancient Stoics embraced fatalism, believing the course of life was fixed.

a passive or submissive attitude resulting from the belief that events are predetermined and inevitable

Examples

Her fatalism made her accept setbacks without protest.

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