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Tragic

/ˈtrædʒɪk/adjective
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Tragic refers to something involving extreme sorrow, destruction, or downfall, often evoking pity and highlighting the inevitable flaws of human nature. In contemporary contexts, it's used to describe not just dramatic events in literature or history, but also real-life misfortunes like accidents or injustices that underscore life's fragility and unpredictability.

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