variants
also tragical
as in unfortunate
of a kind to cause great distress
in a tragic turn of events the area's sole remaining steel mill suddenly closed
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Recent Examples of tragic
While expressing condolences for Pierre’s family, classmates and teachers, Del Toro offered some insight into what the 6-year-old was like prior to his tragic death.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 May 2025
The tragic news was confirmed by his uncle, Claude McKnight — lead singer of the group Take 6 — in a video and mother, Julie, in a statement.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 May 2025
Without proper support, there’s a risk of tragic outcomes that otherwise could be prevented.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
And his characters, while eminently unlikable, all have flashes of tragic humanity.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 May 2025
The tragic news was confirmed by his uncle, Claude McKnight — lead singer of the group Take 6 — in a video and mother, Julie, in a statement.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 May 2025
Without proper support, there’s a risk of tragic outcomes that otherwise could be prevented.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
And his characters, while eminently unlikable, all have flashes of tragic humanity.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tragic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragic
unfortunate
Adjective
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The timing of Correa’s five-game absence for a concussion sustained in Baltimore on May 15 was unfortunate.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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This is especially unfortunate because the plot itself is quite harrowing.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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“Tragic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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