Difference between Sadly and Unhappily

What is the difference between Sadly and Unhappily?

Sadly as an adverb is in a sad manner; sorrowfully. while Unhappily as an adverb is in an unhappy manner.

Sadly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a sad manner; sorrowfully. Unfortunately, sad to say. Deeply, completely.

Example sentence: The difference now is that the paparazzi get paid fortunes. That's what motivates people; it's about the money, sadly, at anyone's expense.

Unhappily

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In an unhappy manner.

We hope you now know whether to use Sadly or Unhappily in your sentence.

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