Difference between Alas and Unfortunately

What is the difference between Alas and Unfortunately?

Alas as a interjection is used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief. while Unfortunately as an adverb is happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

Alas

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief.

Example sentence: But, alas! what poor Woman is ever taught that she should have a higher Design than to get her a Husband?

Unfortunately

Part of speech: adverb

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

Example sentence: Playing the game, and unfortunately, playing the gangster game is very profitable.

We hope you now know whether to use Alas or Unfortunately in your sentence.

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