tragic

US /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/
UK /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/
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1.

causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow

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The news of the accident was truly tragic.
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It was a tragic loss for the entire community.
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calamitouscatastrophicdisastrousdreadfulfatalgrievouslamentablemiserablepiteousruinoussorrowfulunfortunatewoefulwretched
2.

relating to or characteristic of tragedy (in drama)

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Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is a classic example of a tragic play.
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The play explores the tragic flaws of the protagonist.
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dramaticmelodramaticcatastrophic