どうせ

どうせ is a casual and slightly pessimistic adverb used to indicate that, regardless of actions or options, the outcome will be unfavorable or inevitable. It often carries a sense of resignation, complaint, or downplaying the usefulness of effort. It can introduce a reason for giving up, avoiding effort, or belittling alternatives. After どうせ, the speaker usually attaches a judgment about the outcome, frequently with a negative tint, even when the following clause is not explicitly negative. In everyday conversation, it signals the speaker’s belief that changing the situation is unlikely or not worth the trouble.