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

  • (..) for their strength. They think inwards– only about themselves. And the Jedi don’t? The Jedi are selfless. They only care about others. Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? - No. - I thought not. It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you. It’s a Sith legend. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith