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

  • (..) -Thanks for coming. -It was a wonderful sermon. -Will I see you tomorrow? -Yes. Eli. Had a tragedy at the well last night. Yes, I heard. Joe Gundha was a man of considerable faith. So if you wish to say a few words, his burial is at noon tomorrow. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood