Tragedy (Noun)
Meaning 1
An event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The sinking of the Titanic was one of the greatest tragedies in maritime history.
- The tragic events of 9/11 had a profound impact on global politics and international relations.
- The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions, resulting in widespread tragedy and devastation.
- The airplane crash was a terrible tragedy that shook the small community to its core.
- The unexpected death of the young musician was a tragedy, as he had his whole life and career ahead of him.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Plague
- Tidal Wave
- Unavoidable Casualty
- Vis Major
- Kiss Of Death
- Force Majeure
- Famine
- Visitation
- Meltdown
- Apocalypse
- Act Of God
- Tsunami
Related Words
Meaning 2
Drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.