tragic

adjective

trag·ic ˈtra-jik How to pronounce tragic (audio)

variants or less commonly tragical

ˈtra-ji-kəl How to pronounce tragic (audio)

: regrettably serious or unpleasant : deplorable, lamentable

a tragic mistake

: marked by a sense of tragedy

: of, marked by, or expressive of tragedy

the tragic significance of the atomic bomb

H. S. Truman

: dealing with or treated in tragedy

the tragic hero

: appropriate to or typical of tragedy

tragically

ˈtra-ji-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce tragic (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Their deaths were tragic and untimely. They both died in a tragic car accident. Romeo and Juliet's tragic love affair. We saw a tragic play about a man with AIDS. the tragic characters of her novel

Recent Examples on the Web Fans of Pre can also still visit Pre’s rock, the site of the tragic car accident that prematurely ended his life.

Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Mattie Jackson Selecman, the daughter of country star Alan Jackson, has found love again, four years after losing her first husband in a tragic accident.

Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 As the tragic death shakes up the city, rumors and misinformation begins to spread begging those in Teaneck to question if the city is really a home without racial tensions.

Breanna Bell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration was saddened to hear of the tragic accident.

Ginger Adams Otis, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Defense attorneys disputed that, saying McIver deeply loved his wife and her death was a tragic accident.

Kate Brumback, ajc, 22 July 2022 Jay Nelson, investigators have not found any other factors contributing to the tragic accident.

Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 ICON Park was also recently in the news following a tragic accident in which a 14-year-old died after going on the park's FreeFall ride in March.

Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 17 July 2022 Now details from depositions raise new questions about the tragic accident and unusual police response in a small Alabama town.

al, 8 July 2022 See More

单词	tragic
释义	tragic adjective trag·ic ˈtra-jik variants or less commonly tragical ˈtra-ji-kəl 1 a : regrettably serious or unpleasant : deplorable, lamentable a tragic mistake b : marked by a sense of tragedy 2 : of, marked by, or expressive of tragedy the tragic significance of the atomic bomb H. S. Truman 3 a : dealing with or treated in tragedy the tragic hero b : appropriate to or typical of tragedy tragically ˈtra-ji-k(ə-)lē adverb Synonyms deplorable distressful distressing grievous heartbreaking heartrending lamentable regrettable unfortunate unlucky woeful See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Their deaths were tragic and untimely. They both died in a tragic car accident. Romeo and Juliet's tragic love affair. We saw a tragic play about a man with AIDS. the tragic characters of her novel Recent Examples on the Web Fans of Pre can also still visit Pre’s rock, the site of the tragic car accident that prematurely ended his life. Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Mattie Jackson Selecman, the daughter of country star Alan Jackson, has found love again, four years after losing her first husband in a tragic accident. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 As the tragic death shakes up the city, rumors and misinformation begins to spread begging those in Teaneck to question if the city is really a home without racial tensions. Breanna Bell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration was saddened to hear of the tragic accident. Ginger Adams Otis, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Defense attorneys disputed that, saying McIver deeply loved his wife and her death was a tragic accident. Kate Brumback, ajc, 22 July 2022 Jay Nelson, investigators have not found any other factors contributing to the tragic accident. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 ICON Park was also recently in the news following a tragic accident in which a 14-year-old died after going on the park's FreeFall ride in March. Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 17 July 2022 Now details from depositions raise new questions about the tragic accident and unusual police response in a small Alabama town. al, 8 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin tragicus, from Greek tragikos, irregular from tragōidia tragedy First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing tragic tragic flaw tragic flaw Kids Definition tragic adjective trag·ic ˈtra-jik 1 : very unfortunate a tragic mistake 2 : of or relating to tragedy a tragic drama tragic adjective variants also tragical as in unfortunate of a kind to cause great distress in a tragic turn of events the area's sole remaining steel mill suddenly closed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance unfortunate sad heartbreaking regrettable disturbing disastrous lamentable shocking terrible sickening deplorable grievous distressing woeful unlucky heartrending distressful dreadful poignant traumatic horrible unsettling painful horrifying awful troublesome alarming doleful piteous harrowing affecting touching fearful severe dire vexatious calamitous moving unbearable intolerable pitiful overwhelming excruciating crushing perturbing miserable ruthful raging wretched sharp Antonyms & Near Antonyms satisfying rewarding gratifying pleasing inspiring comforting heartening encouraging heartwarming fortunate happy lucky cheering See More
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tragic

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing tragic

Kids Definition

adjective

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