fatalism

• Philosophische Lehre oder Haltung, nach der alle Ereignisse vorherbestimmt und unvermeidlich sind und menschliches Handeln ihren Verlauf nicht ändern kann.

A philosophical doctrine or attitude that all events are predetermined and inevitable, and that human actions cannot change their course.

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1. Philosophical beliefC1formal

   The belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable, and that humans have no control over their future.

   Fatalismus

   • His fatalism prevented him from trying to change his circumstances.
   • Fatalism is often associated with the idea of destiny.
   • She rejected fatalism and believed in free will.

   Synonymedeterminismpredestination

   Antonymefree will

2. Attitude of resignationC1formal

   An attitude of accepting that events are unavoidable and that effort is useless.

   Fatalismus

   • There was a sense of fatalism among the villagers after the disaster.
   • His fatalism made him passive in the face of challenges.
   • Fatalism can lead to a lack of motivation to improve one's situation.

   Synonymeacceptancedefeatismpassivityresignationstoicism

   Antonymeactivismdeterminismoptimism