1. a very sad or trrible happening; a sad play رخدادی بسیار غم انگیز ،یا وحشتناک ، نمایش غم انگیز a. It was a tragedy that some pioneers were killed on their way west. b. If you had your choice between seeing a comedy or a tragedy, which play would you choose? c. Harry's enormous jealousy led to the tragedy in their family.