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Synonyms of fatalism

4 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for fatalism is determinism. Other synonyms of fatalism are kismet. The opposite of fatalism is freedom.

Synonyms and similar words for fatalism

nounThe doctrine that all events are subject to fate or inevitable necessity, or determined in advance...

  • determinismThe doctrine that all actions are determined by the current state and immutable laws of the universe, with no...
  • kismetFate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.
  • predestination
  • predeterminismThe belief that all events that occur have already been determined.

Opposite of fatalism

nounThe doctrine that all events are subject to fate or inevitable necessity, or determined in advance...

Meaning of fatalism

  1. noun The doctrine that all events are subject to fate or inevitable necessity, or determined in advance in such a way that human beings cannot alter them.

Full definition of fatalism

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Questions about synonyms of fatalism

What is another word for fatalism?
Fatalism has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as determinism and kismet.
What is the opposite of fatalism?
The opposite of fatalism is freedom.
What does fatalism mean?
Fatalism means the doctrine that all events are subject to fate or inevitable necessity, or determined in advance in such a way that human beings cannot alter them.

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