tragedy

/ˈtrædʒədi/
noun
  1. A very sad event or situation that causes great suffering, loss, or death.
    • The earthquake was a tragedy that destroyed the entire town.
    • It was a tragedy that the young athlete's career ended so soon due to injury.
    • The family faced a terrible tragedy when their home burned down.
  2. A type of serious play or story that ends in disaster or great suffering for the main character.
    • Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous tragedies ever written.
    • The theater group performed a Greek tragedy about a king who lost everything.
    • She prefers reading tragedies because they explore deep emotions.
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