TRAGIC

[adjective]His friends were deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic (= very sad because involving death or suffering) news of his death.The bomb explosion resulted in a tragic loss of life.The war has had tragic consequences for thousands of families.Hospital authorities admitted that a tragic mistake/error had been made in giving the patient the wrong drug.It is tragic (= very sad) that the theatre has had to close.Tragic can also be used to refer to literature about death or suffering.In his career as an actor, he has played all Shakespeare's great tragic heroes.