tragedy

Definition

  • noun: a very bad event that causes great sadness and often involves someone's death
  • noun: a medieval narrative poem or tale typically describing the downfall of a great man
  • synonyms: drama, buskin

Examples

  • It is a 'tragedy' [='pity, shame'] that so many victims are afraid to report the abuse.

  • The biggest 'tragedy' here is that the accident could have easily been prevented.

  • The situation ended in 'tragedy' when the gunman shot and killed two students.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hey. -We gotta go. -Okay. Come on. Come on, come on. Hey, hey! You guys can't just be walking up in-- Simon Masrani's death was a tragedy. The new mission is to prevent further loss of life. Who are these guys? I'm glad you asked. You're all relieved of duty. (..)
    2015 Jurassic World