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predestined

[pri-des-tind] / prɪˈdɛs tɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
certain
Synonyms
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absolute clear definite genuine positive real safe sure true undeniable
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ascertained authoritative conclusive confirmable demonstrable destined determined establishable evident firm fixed guaranteed having down pat in the bag incontrovertible indubitable infallible irrefutable known on ice plain provable reliable salted away set sound supreme trustworthy unambiguous undoubted unequivocal unerring unmistakable verifiable
Antonyms
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counterfeit doubted doubtful false invalid uncertain unreal unsure vague
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questionable unpredictable unreliable
ADJECTIVE
coming
Synonyms
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anticipated expected forthcoming impending subsequent
STRONG
advancing aspiring close converging deserving docking due fated foreseen future instant marked near nearing oncoming ordained preparing progressing pursuing
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about to happen almost on one at hand certain drawing near en route eventual gaining upon getting near immediate imminent in prospect in store in the offing in the wind in view next nigh prospective running after to-be up-and-coming
Antonyms
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distant
STRONG
away far gone past
ADJECTIVE
destined
Synonyms
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coming designed doomed intended
STRONG
brewing closed compelled condemned directed foreordained impending looming meant menacing near ordained overhanging predetermined sealed settled stated threatening
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at hand certain compulsory forthcoming hanging over in prospect in store in the cards in the wind ineluctable inescapable inevitable inexorable instant predesigned que sera sera that is to be that will be to come unavoidable way the ball bounces
Antonyms
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distant remote unsettled
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avoidable unscheduled
ADJECTIVE
doomed
Synonyms
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ill-fated wrecked
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bedeviled bewitched convicted cursed damned destroyed done fated foreordained lost overthrown overwhelmed ruined sentenced sunk suppressed undone unfortunate
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cut down dead duck done for ill-omened in the cards kiss of death luckless menaced que sera sera star-crossed threatened thrown down unredeemed
Antonyms
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blessed intact nice protected restored saved successful
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hopeful lucky
ADJECTIVE
fatal
Synonyms
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crucial decisive fateful inevitable
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destined determining doomed final foreordained unlucky
Antonyms
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unimportant
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healthful life-giving nourishing trivial unnecessary vital wholesome
ADJECTIVE
fated
Synonyms
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destined doomed foreordained impending predetermined prejudged preordained
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decided by fate imminent in the stars inescapable inevitable unavoidable
ADJECTIVE
forthcoming
Synonyms
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anticipated approaching awaited coming impending upcoming
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accessible at hand available destined fated future in evidence in preparation in prospect in store in the cards in the wind inescapable inevitable nearing obtainable on tap oncoming open pending prospective ready resulting
Antonyms
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remote
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bygone distant gone past
ADJECTIVE
inarguable
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absolute ascertained authoritative clear conclusive confirmable definite demonstrable destined determined establishable evident firm fixed genuine guaranteed hard having down pat in the bag incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable infallible irrefutable known on ice plain positive provable real reliable safe salted away set sound supreme sure sure thing true trustworthy unambiguous unassailable undeniable undisputable undoubted unequivocal unerring unmistakable unquestionable verifiable
ADJECTIVE
incontestable
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absolute ascertained authoritative clear conclusive confirmable definite demonstrable destined determined establishable evident firm fixed genuine guaranteed hard having down pat in the bag inarguable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable infallible irrefutable known on ice plain positive provable real reliable safe salted away set sound supreme sure sure thing true trustworthy unambiguous unassailable undeniable undisputable undoubted unequivocal unerring unmistakable unquestionable verifiable
ADJECTIVE
intended
Synonyms
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calculated contracted designed expected planned predetermined promised proposed
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advised affianced betrothed contemplated meant pinned plighted prearranged set steady
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accidentally on purpose aforethought asked for future intentional
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unfixed
ADJECTIVE
irreversible
Synonyms
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inevitable permanent
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beyond recall certain changeless constant doomed established fated final immutable indelible invariable irremediable irretrievable lost predetermined settled unalterable unrepealable unreversible
ADJECTIVE
irrevocable
Synonyms
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immutable irreversible permanent
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certain changeless constant doomed established fated final indelible inevitable invariable irremediable irretrievable lost predetermined settled unalterable unrepealable unreversible
Antonyms
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alterable changeable reversible revocable
ADJECTIVE
predetermined
Synonyms
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fixed prearranged
STRONG
agreed arranged calculated deliberate destined determined doomed fated foreordained planned premeditated preordained proposed set settled
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cut and dried foredestined forethought precogitated preplanned set up
Antonyms
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flexible
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unarranged undetermined unplanned unsettled
ADJECTIVE
unassailable
Synonyms
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absolute conclusive indisputable infallible irrefutable undeniable unequivocal
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ascertained authoritative clear confirmable definite demonstrable destined determined establishable evident firm fixed genuine guaranteed hard having down pat in the bag inarguable incontestable incontrovertible indubitable known on ice plain positive provable real reliable safe salted away set sound supreme sure sure thing true trustworthy unambiguous undisputable undoubted unerring unmistakable unquestionable verifiable
Antonyms
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disputable doubtful dubious imperfect indefinite questionable refutable uncertain unsure vague
ADJECTIVE
undisputable
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absolute ascertained authoritative clear conclusive confirmable definite demonstrable destined determined establishable evident firm fixed genuine guaranteed hard having down pat in the bag inarguable incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable infallible irrefutable known on ice plain positive provable real reliable safe salted away set sound supreme sure sure thing true trustworthy unambiguous unassailable undeniable undoubted unequivocal unerring unmistakable unquestionable verifiable

Example Sentences

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The characters’ fate is predestined by cat-and-mouse conventions, and there are no big surprises when watching the parts come together.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

In the final scene of “Forrest Gump,” a white feather dances from Forrest’s feet, into the air, representing one of the movie’s major threads: Are life’s joys and agonies predestined, or are they indiscriminate?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

In Yoruba culture, which predominates in the south-west of the country, twins are a blessing and their names are predestined.

From BBC • May 9, 2024

Artificial intelligence seems predestined to become a bigger part of our lives.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2023

If Jefferson seemed predestined to tell people what they wanted to hear, Adams now acknowledged that his own destiny was just the opposite: to tell them what they needed to know.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.