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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"We pray for God's mercy upon those who lost their lives in this tragic accident and extend our condolences to their families," he added.

From Barron's

“This tragic and painful incident occurred during their return from an official trip from the Turkish city of Ankara,” Dbeibah said Tuesday on X.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here is what we know about the event’s that led up to Tuesday’s tragic discovery.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement posted on Instagram on Monday, Asake said he was "devastated by the tragic incident".

From BBC

Barely ten days later, Pelley’s words now ring with a tragic, hollow naivety.

From Salon

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