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

Despite her extensively successful career, Callas lived what many have described as a tragic life marred with dysfunctional relationships and exploitation. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

Kevin Black/Kevin Black In recent years, federal agencies in the US and Canada have begun investigating the tragic histories of boarding schools. —Adam Burke, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024

Matthew Gaudreau's widow Madeline paid tribute to her late husband and brother-in-law on the first Thanksgiving since their tragic deaths. —Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

The rivalry resumed last year after UVA cancelled its final two games of the 2022 season due to the tragic death of three players. —Tom Layberger, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024