Synonyms of tragic

tragic

adjective

ˈtra-jik 

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tragic

But before that tragic discovery, some students pointed the finger at Owen's cousin, Adrianna. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025

Dear Comcast NBCUniversal Team, The tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old father, husband, and advocate for open debate, whose faith was important to him, reminds us of the fragility of life and the urgent need for unity in our nation. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025

Though not related by blood, the two fighters could almost be brothers, and the battle has the tragic dimension of a family feud, as flashbacks reveal how Kaigaku was responsible for their master’s suicide. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025

This is, this is certainly about the tragic death, assassination, political assassination of Charlie Kirk. —Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025