fateful

/fˈe‍ɪtfə‍l/

/ˈfeɪtfəɫ/

fateful

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

synonyms : fatal

controlled or decreed by fate; predetermined

synonyms : fatal

ominously prophetic

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

synonyms : black

Examples

1. The role of Wolverine was fateful for Jackman.

2. One star student suffered a fateful misstep.

3. Unfortunately, one fateful incident nearly derailed his career, his reputation, and his whole life.

4. So Rav Passi makes a fateful move.