Antonyms for destiny

Grammar : Noun

Spell : des-tuh-nee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛs tə ni

Definition of destiny

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French destinée (12c.) "purpose, intent, fate, destiny; that which is destined," noun use of fem. past participle of destiner, from Latin destinare "make firm, establish" (see destination). The sense is of "that which has been firmly established," as by fate.

noun fate

Example sentences :

May the powers that guide our destiny, preserve you from any real cause for shame.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

That graceful maiden is too lovely for any destiny meaner than a royal marriage.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Let me hear from your own lips the words that must decide my destiny.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Miss Milbrey had put herself bravely in the path of Destiny.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

So you know your destiny; and have nothing to do but to yield to it.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

They do not change the nature of truth and her capability and destiny to benefit mankind.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

It was terrible to be chosen in this way to be the arbiter of Destiny.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

Our destiny offers, not the cup of despair, but the chalice of opportunity.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

There was danger, too--and the greatest--from Viviette, ignorant of Destiny.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

The essence of freedom is that each of us shares in the shaping of his own destiny.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Synonyms for destiny

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