Tragedy

usgb/ˈtrædʒədi/
noun

A very sad event or situation, especially one involving death or suffering.

The earthquake was a national tragedy which claimed thousands of lives.
Visual representation of "tragedy" - A very sad event or situation, especially one involving death or suffering

Often appears as...

  • national tragedy
  • family tragedy
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Depth of Sadness

Use 'tragedy' to express extreme sorrow, often with a sense of shock.

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Losing the entire family in the accident was a tragedy unspeakable.
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Public Impact

'Tragedy' often involves events affecting many people or a community.

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The community united after the tragedy of the flood.
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Not Personal Fault

'Tragedy' implies the sadness wasn't directly anyone's fault.

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Despite the precautions, the building's collapse was a tragedy.
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