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

Losing the entire family in the accident was a tragedy unspeakable.
Public Impact
'Tragedy' often involves events affecting many people or a community.

The community united after the tragedy of the flood.
Not Personal Fault
'Tragedy' implies the sadness wasn't directly anyone's fault.

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