seem tragic
Frequency: 6.59.2 per million words
Used to describe something that appears to be a tragedy.
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Examples (10)
- The ending of the play seemed truly tragic to the audience.
- Her sudden departure might seem tragic now, but it opened new doors.
- Without context, the accident could seem entirely tragic.
- It would seem tragic if such a talent were wasted.
- The plight of the refugees seems increasingly tragic.
- To outsiders, their family history often seems quite tragic.
- Does it not seem tragic that so many lives were lost unnecessarily?
- His inability to adapt made his later years seem incredibly tragic.
- The failure of the peace talks will seem truly tragic in retrospect.
- Despite the difficulties, her story doesn't always seem entirely tragic.