Definitions

1. noun

a serious play in verse, drama, or other performance, typically with a sad or unpleasant ending

“The play was a tragedy because the main character died in the end.”

2. noun

an unhappy or unfortunate event

“The stock market crash was a tragedy for many investors.”

3. noun

a very sad or unfortunate event in someone’s life

“Losing a child is a tragedy for any parent.”

4. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a tragedy

“The tragedy genre of movies often involves intense drama.”