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Definitions

fatalistic

[feyt-l-is-tik] / ˌfeɪt lˈɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
pessimistic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bleak depressed despondent discouraged gloomy glum sad
WEAK
cynical dark dejected despairing distrustful downhearted foreboding hopeless melancholy misanthropic morbid morose resigned sullen troubled worried
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bright cheerful encouraged encouraging happy joyful sunny
WEAK
confident optimistic trusting

Example Sentences

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I do not say this to be fatalistic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

For the Portuguese adventure, "we added something very very specific to the Portuguese people -- 'saudade' -- this somewhat fatalistic melancholy," Fabcaro told AFP.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

Mays, in the time I’ve known him, has been realistic rather than fatalistic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

So, when Nash touched down in the corner on Sunday, those with a half-decent memory and a fatalistic bent started to lose all hope for Townsend's team.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

Gradually I developed a fatalistic resignation from life.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane