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Fatalistic vs Pessimistic - What's the difference?

fatalistic | pessimistic |

As adjectives the difference between fatalistic and pessimistic

is that fatalistic is of or pertaining to fatalism while pessimistic is marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

fatalistic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to fatalism
  • submissive to fate

    • pessimistic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
    • a pessimistic view of the future
  • Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.
    • a pessimistic estimate

    Antonyms

    * optimistic

    Related terms

    * pessimal * pessimism * pessimist