personal tragedy
definitions
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An unfortunate event or series of events that causes profound emotional suffering, loss, or misfortune to an individual.en: An unfortunate event or series of events that causes profound emotional suffering, loss, or misfortune to an individual.
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A literary or dramatic work that focuses on the intense suffering, downfall, or misfortune of a specific character.en: A literary or dramatic work that focuses on the intense suffering, downfall, or misfortune of a specific character.
examples
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The loss of his home in the fire was a profound personal tragedy.
The loss of his home in the fire was a profound personal tragedy.
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The play explores the personal tragedy of a king losing his kingdom.
The play explores the personal tragedy of a king losing his kingdom.