TRAGIC Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

tragic

adjective

ˈtra-jik

variants also tragical

Definition of tragic next

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

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Recent Examples of tragic Life on board the MV Hondius has turned from a dream adventure to a tragic nightmare after the outbreak of hantavirus. —

Will Barker, TheWeek, 6 May 2026 Here is a look at the tragic case in photos shot by the Miami Herald. —

Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 The final episode includes footage of Potter's tragic death shown publicly for the first time. —

Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 Over the last century, few places in Central Florida have experienced wild highs and tragic lows like Lake Apopka. —

Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tragic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragic

unfortunate

Adjective

Lee said the incident is especially unfortunate, given the good work VCH does.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
This is unfortunate and, from your telling, needlessly aggressive.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 May 2026