FATALIST Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

fatalist

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Recent Examples of fatalist But the fatalist in me feels like this stuff is coming. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026

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Frank was trying to set realistic expectations for the season, but made comments that were interpreted as defeatist.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.

— Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2026

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