Definitions
- Describing a situation where something bad happens due to bad luck. - Referring to a negative outcome that was unexpected or undeserved. - Talking about an unfortunate event that happened by chance or fate.
- Expressing regret or disappointment about a situation or outcome. - Referring to a negative event that has occurred or will occur. - Talking about a situation that is not desirable or favorable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express a negative sentiment.
- 2Both words are used to describe an unfortunate event or outcome.
- 3Both words can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
- 4Both words are adverbs that modify the verb in a sentence.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unluckily is less common than unfortunately and is often used in informal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Unluckily emphasizes the role of chance or fate in a negative outcome, while unfortunately focuses on the negative aspect of the situation.
- 3Connotation: Unluckily can have a slightly lighter or more humorous connotation than unfortunately, which tends to be more serious.
- 4Form: Unluckily is derived from the adjective unlucky, while unfortunately is derived from the adjective unfortunate.
- 5Position: Unluckily is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while unfortunately can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
Remember this!
Unluckily and unfortunately are synonyms that express a negative sentiment about an unfortunate event or outcome. While they share some similarities, such as being adverbs that modify the verb in a sentence, they differ in usage, meaning, connotation, form, and position. Unluckily emphasizes the role of chance or fate in a negative outcome, while unfortunately focuses on the negative aspect of the situation.
