Tragedy
/trˈædʒədi/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
As a rule, I prefer a comedy to a tragedy.
It was a great tragedy for them to lose their only son.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sudden loss of the ship at sea was a great ____ for the small fishing community where most of the crew lived today.