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.