Difference between Unhappy and Infelicitous

What is the difference between Unhappy and Infelicitous?

Unhappy as an adjective is not happy; sad. while Infelicitous as an adjective is unhappy or unfortunate.

Unhappy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not happy; sad. Not satisfied; unsatisfied. Not lucky; unlucky. Not suitable; unsuitable.

Example sentence: It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.

Infelicitous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Unhappy or unfortunate.Inappropriate; not well said, expressed, or done; awkward.

We hope you now know whether to use Unhappy or Infelicitous in your sentence.

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