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tragic
01
extremely sad or unfortunate, often because of a terrible event or circumstances
Example
The tragic accident claimed the lives of several young students.
The tragic wildfire devastated entire neighborhoods and left many families homeless.
02
(of a literary piece) related to or characteristic of tragedy
Example
The tragic ending of the play left the audience deeply moved by the protagonist's untimely demise.
Shakespeare 's " Romeo and Juliet " is a tragic tale of young love ending in tragedy due to feuding families.