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Unfortunately vs Suddenly - What's the difference?

unfortunately | suddenly |

As adverbs the difference between unfortunately and suddenly

is that unfortunately is happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event while suddenly is happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

unfortunately

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
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    • Unfortunately , the uproar awoke Mr. Jones, who sprang out of bed, making sure that there was a fox in the yard.

    Synonyms

    * (through bad luck) regrettably, unluckily, sadly, sad to say

    Antonyms

    * (through bad luck) fortunately, luckily

    suddenly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
    • Suddenly , the heavens opened and we all got drenched.
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    • Synonyms

    * all of a sudden * without warning

    Antonyms

    * unsuddenly

    Related terms

    * sudden

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