fated

[ fey-tid ]

adjective

1. subject to, guided by, or predetermined by fate; destined.

fated

/ ˈfeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. destined
2. doomed to death or destruction

Other Words From

• un·fated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fated¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; fate + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Olivia Rodrigo fans who had tickets for her ill fated gigs at Manchester's Co-op Live arena in May must wait until next summer for her rescheduled dates.

From BBC

Due to these steps, the U.S. was fated to sleepwalk into the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times

The youngest of her five border collies, Rhythm seemed fated for Sagi.

From Los Angeles Times

After that fated Las Vegas trip, Hart met with Sabbag in Los Angeles, which further contradicts Hart’s “claims and narrative of being a victim of any crime committed,” the complaint said.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael, the default English department heartthrob who satisfies his artistic longings by publishing book-long cantos, isn’t fated for such greatness.

From Los Angeles Times