Hapless

Quick meaning: Hapless is an adjective meaning Especially of a person, unfortunate.

Meaning

Especially of a person, unfortunate.

More Meanings

1. Very unlucky; ill-fated.
2. Very miserable, wretched, unhappy, measly, forlorn.
3. Devoid of talent or skill.

Example Sentences

My dear friend, are you to become that hapless kind of outcast, a champion of lost causes?

The hapless squad, which was outscored 517-268 in 2008, became the first in league history to go 0-16.

Thus spoke my prophetic soul, as, torn by remorse, horror, and despair, I beheld those I loved spend vain sorrow upon the graves of William and Justine, the first hapless victims to my unhallowed arts.

I can only apologize on behalf of us all, and hope that in spite of chronological errors, you will continue to enjoy the mix of corporate zombies and hapless heroes that make Resident Evil so much fun.

Synonyms for hapless

Depending on context, synonyms include wretched, pitiful, piteous, pathetic, unfortunate, miserable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unfortunate, misfortunate, poor, miserable, wretched, pitiable.

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