TRAGEDY Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

tragedy

noun

ˈtra-jə-dē

as in disaster

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

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as in misfortune

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

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Recent Examples on the Web What has happened since is best described as a global tragedy. —

Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 4 Oct. 2024 Israel’s tragedy is that its current government is leading the country in the opposite direction. —

Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024 For many, Sherri’s story underscored the danger and the tragedy. —

Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2024 With more than a year to go on her sentence, the Rust armorer could see freedom next week if the Baldwin case proves convincing precedent to Judge Sommer – who has found the arguments and conduct of the special prosecutor distinctly lacking time and time again in this tragedy. —

Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tragedy

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