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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

Liz Kimmins said recent tragic incidents involving children had highlighted the risks that can arise when passengers are getting on or off buses.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“This is a very tragic and complicated case,” Deputy Public Defender Aaron Kurtzer, who is representing Keenan, said in a statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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

She wore her tragic look of the Madonna with delinquent children.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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