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 tragedy tragedy /ˈtrædʒədi/

noun

  1. () An event resulting in great loss and misfortune  ( cataclysm , calamity , catastrophe , disaster , tragedy )
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
     The whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
    the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
     The earthquake was a disaster
    the earthquake was a disaster
  2. () Drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity  ( tragedy )
    drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
     The tragedy portrayed the hero's downfall due to his tragic flaw.
    The tragedy portrayed the hero's downfall due to his tragic flaw.