tragedy

noun
trag*e*dy \ ˈtra-jə-dē \
14th century{ds||2|c|}
  • a disastrous event : calamity
  • misfortune
  • a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (such as destiny) and having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that elicits pity or terror
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