Synonyms of tragedies

tragedies

noun

plural of tragedy

1

as in disasters

a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction

the earthquake and the ensuing damage was the worst tragedy to ever befall the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disasters
• catastrophes
• apocalypses
• calamities
• accidents
• fatalities
• debacles
• casualties
• cataclysms
• débâcles
• upheavals
• misfortunes
• bloodbaths
• convulsions
• crashes
• collapses
• meltdowns
• misadventures
• mishaps
• end-times
• blows
• doomsdays
• paroxysms
• Armageddons
• mischances
• one-two punches
• double whammies
• blasts
• one-twos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• windfalls
• godsends
• mannas

2

as in misfortunes

bad luck or an example of this

it's the tragedy of many great artists not to be recognized for their genius until after they're dead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misfortunes
• hardships
• disasters
• mishaps
• misadventures
• troubles
• adversities
• accidents
• ills
• catastrophes
• miseries
• trials
• calamities
• circumstances
• mischances
• sorrows
• fates
• disappointments
• sufferings
• knocks
• tribulations
• woes
• evils
• failures
• defeats
• casualties
• distresses
• cataclysms
• blows
• setbacks
• curses
• afflictions
• dooms
• destinies
• letdowns
• portions
• nonsuccesses
• body blows
• fizzles
• lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opportunities
• fortunes
• luck
• chances
• strokes
• serendipities
• successes
• hits
• strikes
• breaks
• achievements
• accomplishments
• flukes
• windfalls
• godsends