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preordained

ADJECTIVE

fated

Synonyms

STRONG

destined doomed foreordained impending predestined predetermined prejudged

WEAK

decided by fate imminent in the stars inescapable inevitable unavoidable

ADJECTIVE

predetermined

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fixed prearranged

STRONG

agreed arranged calculated deliberate destined determined doomed fated foreordained planned predestined premeditated proposed set settled

WEAK

cut and dried foredestined forethought precogitated preplanned set up

Antonyms

STRONG

flexible

WEAK

unarranged undetermined unplanned unsettled

Example Sentences

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There is no natural or preordained alliance between these groups, and at crucial moments their interests and agendas may differ.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Suryavanshi doesn't just look promising - he looks preordained for India colours.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The decision overall gives a sense that the investigators’ conclusion was preordained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Ejae, meanwhile, offered an anecdote that suggests “Golden’s” success may have been preordained.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

He gave his whole soul to love; he allowed himself to believe that his feelings for Hatsue had been somehow preordained.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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