hapless

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of hapless with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

hapless

(adjective)

Meaning

unfortunate or unlucky person

Example

"The hapless travelers found themselves stranded in a storm."

Synonyms

unluckyblunderingill-fated

Antonyms

fortunatelucky

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English 'hap', meaning chance or luck.