The difference between Sorry and Unhappy
When used as nouns, sorry means the act of saying sorry, whereas unhappy means an individual who is not happy.
When used as adjectives, sorry means regretful for an action, whereas unhappy means not happy.
Sorry is also interjection with the meaning: expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
check bellow for the other definitions of Sorry and Unhappy
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Sorry as an adjective (of a person):
Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
Examples:
"I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident."
"I am sorry to hear of your uncle's death."
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Sorry as an adjective:
Poor, sad or regrettable.
Examples:
"The storm left his garden in a sorry state."
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Sorry as an adjective:
Pathetic and inferior to the point of causing others disgust.
Examples:
"Bob is a sorry excuse for a football player."
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Sorry as a noun:
The act of saying sorry; an apology.
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Unhappy as an adjective:
Not happy; sad.
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Unhappy as an adjective:
Not satisfied; unsatisfied.
Examples:
"An unhappy customer is unlikely to return to your shop."
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Unhappy as an adjective (mostly, dated):
Not lucky; unlucky.
Examples:
"The doomed lovers must have been born under an unhappy star."
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Unhappy as an adjective (mostly, dated):
Not suitable; unsuitable.
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Unhappy as a noun:
An individual who is not happy.