Synonyms of tragic

tragic

adjective

ˈtra-jik 

variants also tragical

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unfortunate
• sad
• disturbing
• regrettable
• disastrous
• lamentable
• terrible
• shocking
• sickening
• deplorable
• distressing
• grievous
• unlucky
• heartbreaking
• woeful
• distressful
• heartrending
• dreadful
• unsettling
• painful
• horrible
• poignant
• traumatic
• troublesome
• awful
• alarming
• severe
• piteous
• horrifying
• doleful
• fearful
• vexatious
• dire
• harrowing
• touching
• moving
• unbearable
• intolerable
• crushing
• calamitous
• overwhelming
• pitiful
• excruciating
• miserable
• affecting
• perturbing
• ruthful
• wretched
• sharp
• raging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rewarding
• satisfying
• gratifying
• pleasing
• encouraging
• comforting
• heartening
• inspiring
• happy
• fortunate
• lucky
• heartwarming
• cheering

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of tragic

McDonald certainly makes a good a case as anyone ever has for Rose qualifying as a tragic hero, and more power to both her and her director. —Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024

The tragic, bitter irony is that prosecutors now say Green — known best by her stage name, Tan DaGod — died while protecting her boyfriend from deadly harm. —Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024

McDonald plays her as a tragic heroine terrified of abandonment. —Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024

This tragic incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of chronic pain, which affects millions of Americans and is often linked to significant mental and emotional distress. —Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024