fatalism

/ˈfeɪtəlɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfeɪtəlɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfā-tə-ˌli-zəm/ (ame, mw)

fatalism — 名詞

1. the belief that everything in life is already decided and that people cannot cha

1.名詞C2
釋義

宿命論

認為一切早已註定、人無法改變的信念

the belief that everything in life is already decided and that people cannot change what happens through their own choices or efforts

例句

Ingrid's job search has gone badly for months, and she has begun to feel a quiet fatalism about the future.

Ingrid 找工作好幾個月都不順利，她開始對未來產生一種無聲的宿命論。

fatalism + about + [noun phrase]

Critics argue that fatalism stops people from taking action to improve their own lives.

批評者認為，宿命論會阻止人們採取行動來改善自己的生活。

同義詞
  • determinism

    a more scientific or philosophical term; determinism says causes make things happen, not fate

  • resignation

    an emotional acceptance rather than a belief system; you can feel resignation without believing in fate

  • predestinarianism

    a religious version of fatalism tied to God's plan; much less common in daily use

反義詞
  • free will

    the idea that people can choose what they do

  • agency

    the ability to act independently and make your own decisions

用法筆記

Often used with a negative tone, suggesting that the person has given up trying to change things. Can be modified by adjectives like 'blind', 'quiet', 'resigned', or 'passive'.