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fateful

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fateful

(adjective)

Meaning

having important and often negative consequences

Example

"The fateful decision changed the course of history."

Synonyms

crucialdecisive

Antonyms

insignificanttrivial

More about this word

Word origin
From the word 'fate', indicating destiny.
Related word forms
  • noun: fate
  • adverb: fatefully

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