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
• calamities
• apocalypses
• accidents
• debacles
• fatalities
• crashes
• collapses
• cataclysms
• upheavals
• casualties
• bloodbaths
• misfortunes
• convulsions
• meltdowns
• misadventures
• mishaps
• end-times
• doomsdays
• paroxysms
• blows
• Armageddons
• mischances
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tragedies

Suicide, unfortunately, is not uncommon among the young, and in fact, several sources have noted a recent rash of these tragedies in the Aurora community. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

But while the show has had staggering success and an enduring legacy over the past decade off the air, it’s also been marked by multiple tragedies. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

At that time, OpenAI was publicly claiming that any violent conversations would be reviewed by humans and reported to law enforcement to deter real-world tragedies. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

The Rubaya mine is a major coltan mining site that has seen numerous tragedies, including a mine collapse in March that killed at least 200 people, and a landslide in January, which left around 200 people dead. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

These resources are what's needed to help Colorado families and communities recover and prevent future tragedies. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Allegedly impaired driver slams into city bus The dual tragedies on Tuesday evening unfolded in rapid succession. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

One of the tragedies of life is that taking more of one often means giving up some of the other, and Yousfi treats her characters with enough nuance to show just how hard those choices are to make in real time. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026

The vast, hectic watercolors of Gladys Nilsson are full of celebrations and small tragedies alike. — The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026