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What is another word for Hapless? – 179 Hapless Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unfortunate unlucky ill-fated doomed hapless inept incompetent ineffectual unsuccessful unsuccessful futile useless ineffective unskilled clumsy awkward calamitous disastrous ill-starred star-crossed luckless miserable wretched pitiful pathetic regrettable deplorable lamentable pitiable distressing uncomfortable unpleasant unhappy mournful sorrowful gloomy dismal dreary cheerless hopeless desperate forlorn forsaken abandoned neglected unfortunate ill-omened

    Meaning of Hapless

    The primary meaning of the word "Hapless" is to describe someone or something that is unfortunate or unlucky.

    Definitions

    • Used to describe someone who experiences bad luck or unfortunate events
    • Describing a person or thing that is unsuccessful or incompetent
    • Characterized by a lack of skill or effectiveness

    Etymology of Hapless

    The word "Hapless" originates from the Old English and Old Norse words "hap" meaning luck or chance, and the suffix "-less" indicating a lack of something
    Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or situations that are plagued by misfortune or bad luck

    Example Uses

    • The hapless traveler got lost in the woods and had to spend the night under the stars
    • The team's hapless performance in the tournament led to their early elimination
    • The hapless employee struggled to meet the deadlines and was eventually let go

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fortunate lucky successful skilled effective competent adept proficient capable accomplished triumphant victorious prosperous thriving flourishing blessed favored advantaged privileged happy joyful cheerful optimistic hopeful promising encouraging heartening uplifting inspiring

    Related Nouns

    misfortune calamity disaster accident mishap catastrophe tragedy adversity hardship suffering affliction woe sorrow grief misery distress discomfort unease trouble difficulty problem predicament plight dilemma quandary setback failure defeat loss frustration disappointment

    Related Verbs

    struggle stumble falter fail flounder foundering sink drown collapse crumble shatter smash crash plummet plunge slip slide trip tumble fall drop decline deteriorate worsen degenerate decay rot perish die

    Related Adjectives

    unlucky unfortunate ill-fated doomed inept incompetent ineffectual unsuccessful futile useless ineffective unskilled clumsy awkward calamitous disastrous ill-starred star-crossed luckless miserable wretched pitiful pathetic regrettable deplorable lamentable pitiable distressing uncomfortable unpleasant unhappy mournful sorrowful gloomy dismal dreary cheerless hopeless desperate forlorn forsaken abandoned neglected