tragedy (Meaning)
tragedy (n)
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
tragedy (n.)
A dramatic poem, composed in elevated style, representing a signal action performed by some person or persons, and having a fatal issue; that species of drama which represents the sad or terrible phases of character and life.
A fatal and mournful event; any event in which human lives are lost by human violence, more especially by unauthorized violence.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tragedy
Synonyms:
- blow
- Armageddon
- cataclysm
- paroxysm
- mishap
- misfortune
- upheaval
- convulsion
- collapse
- mischance
- misadventure
- bloodbath
- meltdown
- crash
- doomsday
- end-time
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
tragedy Sentence Examples
- The sudden loss of a beloved pet was an unexpected tragedy for the grieving family.
- The devastating earthquake left behind a trail of destruction and human tragedy.
- The senseless murder of an innocent child was a heart-wrenching tragedy that shook the community.
- The tragic accident claimed the lives of several promising students, leaving their families shattered.
- The sinking of the Titanic remains a maritime tragedy that has captured the world's attention for over a century.
- The Holocaust was a horrific tragedy that claimed the lives of millions of innocent people.
- The assassination of JFK was a national tragedy that forever changed the course of history.
- The terrorist attacks of 9/11 were a tragedy that left an enduring scar on the American psyche.
- The recent school shooting is a tragic reminder of the need for stricter gun control measures.
- Climate change poses a global tragedy that threatens the future of our planet.
FAQs About the word tragedy
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The sudden loss of a beloved pet was an unexpected tragedy for the grieving family.
The devastating earthquake left behind a trail of destruction and human tragedy.
The senseless murder of an innocent child was a heart-wrenching tragedy that shook the community.
The tragic accident claimed the lives of several promising students, leaving their families shattered.
