tragedy
/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a very sad event that causes great suffering or loss.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“The earthquake was a terrible tragedy for the whole country.”
“It's a tragedy that so many people lost their homes in the fire.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.
Related Words
Synonyms:
disastercatastrophemisfortune
Antonyms:
miracleblessing
Word Family:
tragedytragediestragictragically