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hapless

Pronunciation: /ˈhæplɪs/

The English word “hapless” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

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

Etymology

From about 1400, from hap (“luck”) + -less.

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