Synonyms of tragic

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

• unfortunate
• sad
• disturbing
• regrettable
• disastrous
• lamentable
• terrible
• shocking
• sickening
• deplorable
• distressing
• grievous
• unlucky
• heartbreaking
• woeful
• distressful
• heartrending
• dreadful
• unsettling
• painful
• horrible
• poignant
• traumatic
• troublesome
• awful
• alarming
• severe
• piteous
• horrifying
• doleful
• fearful
• vexatious
• dire
• harrowing
• touching
• moving
• unbearable
• intolerable
• crushing
• calamitous
• overwhelming
• pitiful
• excruciating
• miserable
• affecting
• perturbing
• ruthful
• wretched
• sharp
• raging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rewarding
• satisfying
• gratifying
• pleasing
• encouraging
• comforting
• heartening
• inspiring
• happy
• fortunate
• lucky
• heartwarming
• cheering