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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.

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(..) cast off the yoke of superstition, freeing the crown from elements who sought to subvert the rule of law. The destruction of the Sept of Baelor was a tragic accident. Indeed, but sometimes tragedies are necessary to restore order and rational leadership. The Iron Bank (..)
2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Queen's Justice Season: 7 Episode 3