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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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"Understandably this is a distressing and tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child's family," Harrison added.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

A wedding is being celebrated in Helsinki in the 2000s; at the same time, seven people existing in the “world of memory” recall a tragic event that took place 10 years earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Orla Wates, following her tragic death in Vietnam."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"The situation is tragic," town notable Joseph Attieh told AFP by phone.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

For Ophie, who could now clearly see the ghost lurking beneath the skin of the girl, all of this was like reading a tragic pulp romance—just the kind she and Clara loved.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland