HAPLESS

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Unlucky; unfortunate.

Synonyms: 

Unfortunate, Luckless, Ill-fated

Antonyms: 

Lucky, Fortunate, Blessed

Examples:

• Doug’s hapless attempt to fix the sink resulted in a minor flood and a surprise visit from the fire department.

• The hapless handyman chose to fix the roof just as a thunderstorm was starting.

Etymology:

From Middle English hapless, from hap (luck, fortune) + -less. First used in the 14th century.

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