1. in a manner that accepts or assumes that events are predetermined and inevitable; with the belief that one cannot change what will happen
Usage: derived from fatalism (noun) and fatalistic (adjective)

Examples

• She fatalistically accepted the diagnosis without seeking a second opinion.
• He spoke fatalistically about his chances of winning the lottery.
• The team fatalistically assumed they would lose before the game even started.
• She shrugged fatalistically when told about the upcoming layoffs.
• He fatalistically believed that nothing he did would make a difference in his life.
• The community fatalistically accepted the environmental damage as unavoidable.