Tragedy - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
Extra examples
Her son's death was a terrible tragedy.
The situation ended in tragedy when the gunman shot and killed two students.
The biggest tragedy here is that the accident could have easily been prevented.
“Hamlet” is one of Shakespeare's best-known tragedies.
The students are studying Greek tragedy.
The tragedy happened as they were returning home from a night out.
Tragedy struck the family when their two-year-old son was killed in an accident.
It's a tragedy to see so much talent going to waste.
'Hamlet' is one of Shakespeare's best known tragedies.
The book details the series of events that led to the tragedy.
Who will bear the blame for this tragedy?
The play combines tragedy and comedy in equal measure.
She says that her faith has given her the courage to deal with this tragedy.
She said the tragedy had been exploited by the media.
She was the sole survivor of the tragedy.
Word forms
singular: tragedy
plural: tragedies
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