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Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word hapless, which means having no luck or unfortunate. See examples of hapless in sentences and related words in the thesaurus.
Hapless definition: unlucky; luckless; unfortunate.. See examples of HAPLESS used in a sentence.
Hapless means unlucky and usually unhappy. Learn how to use this formal adjective in sentences, and find synonyms and antonyms in the thesaurus.
Hapless means having, prone to, or marked by bad luck. Find out more about this word, its origin, and related terms in the Merriam-Webster Thesaurus.
Hapless means unlucky and usually unhappy. Learn how to use this formal adjective in different contexts, with synonyms and related words, and see examples from various sources.
Use the adjective hapless to describe someone unlucky and deserving of pity, like the hapless car buyer who gives in to the fast-talking salesperson. The word hapless traces all the way back to the Old Norse word happ, meaning “chance, good luck.”.
Hapless means not lucky or experiencing extreme bad luck. Learn how to use this formal adjective with examples, synonyms and pronunciation tips from Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
