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hapless
adjective
Unfortunate; unlucky; having no luck.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From hap "luck, fortune" (from Old Norse happ "chance, good luck") + -less. Related to happen, happy, and mishap.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The hapless traveler missed three connecting flights."
- 2.
"Despite his talent, the hapless artist never found recognition."
- 3.
"The hapless protagonist stumbled from one disaster to another."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
unluckyunfortunateill-fatedlucklesswretched
Related Words
jinxedcursedstar-crossedill-starred
Fun Fact
Happy and hapless come from the same root (hap = luck). Happy originally meant "lucky" before meaning "pleased." A "happy coincidence" preserves the original meaning.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (H, A, P, L, E, S, S)
Scrabble Value: 12 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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