Noun: tragedy tra-ji-dee
- An event resulting in great loss and misfortune
"the whole city was affected by the irremediable tragedy";
- calamity, catastrophe, disaster, cataclysm
- Drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
"The Greek tragedy explored themes of fate and hubris"
Derived forms: tragedies
Type of: bad luck, drama, misfortune
Antonym: comedy
Encyclopedia: Tragedy, Rock Style