Synonyms of fatalistic

fatalistic

adjective

as in cynical

having or showing a belief that the future is determined and cannot be changed

His fatalistic outlook resulted in a lack of motivation to pursue a career.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cynical
• negative
• nihilistic
• defeatist
• pessimistic
• depressing
• bleak
• misanthropic
• negativistic
• nihilist
• grim
• sardonic
• skeptical
• hostile
• distrustful
• mistrustful
• ironic
• derisive
• wry
• sombre
• suspicious
• somber
• scornful
• negativist
• mocking
• morose
• downbeat
• despairing
• contrary
• cheerless
• desperate
• sullen
• saturnine
• hopeless
• discouraging
• gloomy
• unlikely
• funereal
• dry
• inauspicious
• sepulchral
• dismal
• disheartening
• bearish
• jaded
• comfortless
• unpromising
• dreary
• desolate
• worldly-wise
• sophisticated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• optimistic
• positive
• cheerful
• positivistic
• hopeful
• positivist
• upbeat
• rosy
• romantic
• idealistic
• cheery
• sunny
• impractical
• Pollyannaish
• utopian
• Pollyannish
• Panglossian
• rose-colored
• Pollyanna
• idealist
• visionary
• favorable
• chipper
• good
• comforting
• reassuring
• likely
• bright
• uncynical
• promising
• encouraging
• fair
• golden
• propitious
• auspicious
• heartening
• cheering