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Definitions

tragic

[traj-ik] / ˈtrædʒ ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
catastrophic, very bad
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appalling awful calamitous cataclysmic deadly deplorable destructive dire disastrous dreadful fatal fateful grievous grim harrowing heartbreaking miserable painful pathetic pitiful sad shocking terrible unfortunate
WEAK
adverse anguished crushing deathly desolate doleful forlorn hapless heart-rending ill-fated ill-starred lamentable mournful pitiable ruinous sorrowful unhappy woeful wretched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blessed calming cheerful comforting delightful encouraging excellent fortunate good great happy harmless healthful healthy hopeful joyful joyous life-giving lucky nice pleasant pleasing trivial unimportant wholesome wonderful worthwhile
WEAK
advantageous successful

Example Sentences

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CEO Michael Rousseau’s retirement came earlier than anticipated, Chamoun says, following his English-only video message after the tragic accident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on March 22.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“We remain committed to thoroughly understanding the circumstances of this tragic incident and ensuring the safety of our personnel,” read a prepared statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The tragic heart of this six-episode hankie-soaker, at least the one it wears on its bespoke sleeve, is that Stacy and Preston never share a cabin getaway.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

"This is devastating news for our Tudor family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this very tragic time."

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

It was as if, after being forced to play a tragic hand, she’d dealt herself out of history.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.