tragic

Definition

  • adjective: causing strong feelings of sadness usually because someone has died in a way that seems very shocking, unfair, etc.
  • adjective: of, marked by, or expressive of 'tragedy'
  • sometimes used in an exaggerated way to describe something that is very bad, unfortunate, etc.
  • synonyms: mournful, terrible, calamitous

Examples

  • Pride was his 'tragic flaw'. [=a bad quality that causes someone to fail, die, etc.]

  • We saw a 'tragic' play about a man with AIDS.

  • They both died in a 'tragic' car accident.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) father to a beautiful daughter. I'm the good guy, Teddy. Then, last year, my wife took the wrong pills. Fell asleep in the bath. Tragic accident. years of marriage vanished. How do you say it? "Like a deep and distant dream." Then, at the funeral, I tried to console my daughter. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8
  • (..) and you were both very discreet, but it's my job to know these things. I just wanted to offer my support. I'm afraid you have the wrong idea. I respected Theresa, and what happened to her was tragic, but to be honest, I barely knew her. If you don't mind, I should get back to work. Of course. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8