'Hapless' is an adjective used to describe someone who is unlucky or unfortunate, often experiencing difficulties or misfortune.
The word 'hapless' has its origins in Old English, where 'hap' meant 'luck' or 'fortune.' Over time, the term evolved to signify the absence of luck, giving us the modern sense of being unfortunate or unlucky.
The term combines 'hap' with the suffix '-less,' denoting the lack of something. In this case, 'hapless' literally means 'without luck.'
- Unlucky
- Unfortunate
- Jinxed
- Cursed
- Luckless
- Lucky
- Fortunate
- Prosperous
- Serendipitous
- Favored