fa·tal·is·tic \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|istik, -tēk\adjective Etymology:fatalist + -ic 1.: relating to, implying, or consisting of fatalism < a fatalistic philosophy > < sorrowful but fatalistic acceptance — A.D.Coleman > 2.: believing in or inclined to fatalism < a fatalistic people > • fa·tal·is·ti·cal·ly\-tə̇k(ə)lē, -tēk-, -li\adverb