Synonyms for tragic
ˈtrædʒ ɪktrag·ic

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1. tragic

   Synonyms:
   mournful, fatal, calamitous, sorrowful, shocking

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1. tragic, tragicaladjective

   very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

   "a tragic face"; "a tragic plight"; "a tragic accident"

   Synonyms:
   tragical

   Antonyms:
   glad

2. tragicadjective

   of or relating to or characteristic of tragedy

   "tragic hero"

   Synonyms:
   tragical

   Antonyms:
   glad

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1. tragicadjective

   Synonyms:
   of tragedy, of the nature of tragedy, after the manner of tragedy

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1. List of paraphrases for "tragic":

   dramatic, sad, dire, unfortunate, catastrophic, terrible, drama, disastrous, miserable, tragedy, deplorable, appalling

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1. Enchanta Jackson:

   The GBI is investigating its own tragic operation. The family calls upon the GBI to explain what steps it has taken to preserve the integrity of its investigation of its own operation.

2. Paul Woodruff:

   The driver of the bus will not face any charges as this was just a tragic accident.

3. Greg Abbott:

   This tragic loss is a grave reminder of the risks that our law enforcement officers face every single day, i thank the officers who bravely responded to apprehend the suspect, and I assure you that the state of Texas is committed to bringing this killer to justice.

4. Sam Liccardo:

   Thirty-four years ago, San Jose commemorated the tragic destruction of the 2nd Market Street Market Street Chinatown, a century prior -- but with each new generation, we must reemphasize our commitment to justice and renew our contrition, not just for these failings but for all acts of disrespect and violence against our Black, Latino, Indigenous, and AAPI community members, this reconciliation acknowledges the mistakes of our city's past and serves as a reminder to continue striving for an inclusive society.

5. Osprey Orielle Lake:

   The climate crisis really emerged from interlocking systems of capitalism, resource extraction, racism, patriarchy and colonization, it’s beyond past time to end the tragic cycle of endless economic growth based on sacrificed peoples and sacrificed lands.