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Fatalist
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Simple meaning
What does Fatalist mean?
A fatalist believes the future cannot be changed.
Dictionary definition
A person who believes that events are fixed in advance and cannot be changed.
Example sentences
Fatalist in a sentence
easy
The fatalist thought the result would happen no matter what.
medium
A fatalist may not try to change a difficult situation.
hard
The story contrasts a fatalist with a character who believes effort matters.
Synonyms
Words like Fatalist
deterministUse for someone who believes events are determined by causes.
pessimistUse for someone who often expects bad outcomes.
Antonyms
Opposite words
optimistUse for someone who expects good outcomes.
activistUse for someone who works to create change.
Word family
Fatalist word family
Base word
fatalist
noun
fatalistic
Showing fatalist belief.
noun
fatalism
The belief that events cannot be changed.
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Practice 1
What does fatalist mean?
Fatalist means someone who believes the future cannot be changed.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fatalist?
Determinist is close in meaning to fatalist in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fatalist?
Optimist contrasts with fatalist.
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