Ultimately-Eventually | Commonly Confused Words

Ultimately

/ˈʌltəmətli/

Finally; in the end or at the most basic level

The justifications, ultimately, were hygienic.Ultimately, the decision rests with the board.His actions ultimately led to his downfall.

This word has no antonyms

/ɪˈventʃuəli/

In the end, especially after a lot of delays or problems.

Eventually she would kill herself.Eventually Giles became very confused.She would have asked for more money eventually maybe.

This word has no antonyms

Both words denote a sense of time, but ultimately refers to the final result or outcome, while eventually emphasizes the passage of time before reaching a conclusion.
Think of ultimately as the final destination and eventually as the journey or time leading up to something.
Use ultimately when you want to discuss the end result of a process.
Use eventually when emphasizing the time taken to reach an outcome.
Remember, ultimately connotes a sense of inevitability, whereas eventually suggests patience over time.