Definition

In a way that shows acceptance of events as inevitable and beyond one's control.

Example

She approached the situation fatalistically, believing that whatever happened was meant to be.

Conversation

I often think about how we can't control everything in life.

That's true; sometimes it feels like we have to accept things fatalistically.

Yeah, but it's hard to just let go of my plans sometimes.

I get that. It's a balance between hoping for the best and accepting what comes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fatalistically → It is formed from "fatalism" (from Latin "fatum", meaning fate) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "fatalistically" describes the manner of accepting that events are predetermined and inevitable, as dictated by fate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fate' ('fatum') to remember that 'fatalistically' means accepting things as predetermined.

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