English Explanatory Dictionary

hapless

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈhæplɪs/ /ˈhæpləs/ en-us-hapless.ogg en-au-hapless.ogg

Word forms

hapless more hapless most hapless

Etymology

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

Related words

happen happy

Derived words

haplessly haplessness
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