tragedy
//ˈtrædʒədi//
Noun
tragedySingular
tragediesPlural
1
An event causing great suffering, destruction, or distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
The earthquake was a terrible tragedy that affected thousands of families.
2
A play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character.
Shakespeare's Hamlet is one of the most famous tragedies in English literature.
3
The dramatic genre characterized by the treatment of serious and somber themes, typically involving a protagonist's downfall.
Greek tragedy often explores themes of fate and human suffering.