Fortunately vs. Unfortunately

Fortunately vs. Unfortunately — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Fortunately and Unfortunately

Fortunatelyadverb

In a fortunate manner. en

Unfortunatelyadverb

Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

Fortunatelyadverb

It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.

Fortunately, Sam's pet hamster was not dead.

Unfortunatelyadverb

by bad luck;

unfortunately it rained all dayalas, I cannot stay

Fortunatelyadverb

by good fortune;

fortunately the weather was good
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