fatalism
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪtəlɪzəm/
Definition
The philosophical belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable, often leading to an attitude of resignation.
Examples
His deep-seated fatalism prevented him from applying for the promotion, as he felt his career path was already set in stone.
The team's fatalism after the first goal made it difficult for them to mount a comeback.
She rejected the fatalism of her peers, arguing that individual choices still hold the power to shape the future.
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