Synonyms for

Hapless

Verb / ˈhæplʌs / Another word for hapless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hapless means unfortunate or unlucky.

Synonyms & similar words

misfortunate piteous pitiable pitiful wretched pathetic miserable poor unfortunate unlucky miserable woeful luckless ill-fated doomed cursed jinxed ill-starred unfortunate unsuccessful unfortunate forlorn pitiful sad wretched tragic unpropitious unhappy

Example sentences

  1. He was a hapless victim of the prank.
  2. The hapless puppy got lost in the park.
  3. She had a hapless day, spilling her juice and tripping over her shoelaces.
  4. The hapless bird flew into the window and hurt itself.
  5. The hapless team lost the game by a large margin.

Quotes

  • The hapless soldier was captured by the enemy.
  • She felt hapless and lost after her best friend moved away.
  • In the story, the hapless character faces one misfortune after another.

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