hapless (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈhæpləs/

Definition

Unfortunate and deserving of pity due to a persistent lack of luck.

Examples

• The hapless victim of the prank had no idea why everyone was laughing at him.

• A series of hapless decisions led the company to declare bankruptcy within a year.

• The hapless hero stumbled through the adventure, barely surviving each encounter by sheer accident.

Synonyms of hapless

Words with a similar meaning to hapless:

• unlucky
• unfortunate
• wretched
• ill-fated

Antonyms of hapless

Words with the opposite meaning to hapless:

• lucky
• fortunate

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