tragic ending

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a conclusion involving great suffering, destruction, and distress.

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Examples (10)

  • The movie had a tragic ending that left everyone in tears.
  • Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is famous for its tragic ending.
  • The novel's tragic ending was both shocking and inevitable.
  • Despite the hopeful beginning, the story took a turn toward a tragic ending.
  • The director chose a tragic ending to emphasize the story's themes.
  • Many viewers were unprepared for such a tragic ending.
  • The playwright rewrote the script to include a more tragic ending.
  • Critics praised the film's powerful tragic ending.
  • The opera is known for its dramatically tragic ending.
  • She couldn't bring herself to watch the tragic ending again.