TRAGIC Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

tragic

adjective

ˈtra-jik

variants also tragical

Definition of tragic

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 Their actions helped prevent what could have been a tragic outcome and kept our community safe. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Theme parks across the country closed roller coasters in the wake of Monday’s tragic death at Six Flags Over Georgia — including SeaWorld Orlando, which said Tuesday its Mako coaster had been shut down. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Why were prosecutors in Santa Fe, NM so intent on charging Baldwin with a crime for what many impartial observers — though not all — saw as a tragic accident? — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 Now, Shuter’s report follows another important person in Parton’s life breaking their silence on her tragic passing. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tragic

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unfortunate

Adjective

Neighbors shocked about stabbing Neighbors say Thomas was known to have mental health issues and called the stabbing unfortunate.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
To make matters worse, India’s Supreme Court, another vital democratic institution, has also played an unfortunate role in this train of events.

— Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

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