tragedy
trag-e-dy
noun
A very sad event or situation, often involving death or great suffering.
"The loss of life in the fire was a terrible tragedy."
noun
A serious play or drama with an unhappy ending, often causing the main character's downfall.
"Shakespeare's 'King Lear' is a classic tragedy."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: catastrophe, disaster, cataclysm, calamity
Antonyms: comedy