hapless
adjective/ˈhæpləs/
Frequency rank: #14,618 most common English word
Meaning
Unlucky; unfortunate in a way that brings misfortune or failure.
Example sentence
The hapless traveler missed three flights and lost his luggage on the same day.
Synonyms & related words
- unlucky
- unfortunate
- luckless
- wretched
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