hapless
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- haplessly adverb
- haplessness noun
Etymology
Origin of hapless
Example Sentences
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After sailing virtually unscathed through most of the series, Rachel in particular gave a masterclass in deception by continually and subtly nudging the hapless faithfuls off the scent.
From BBC
Story-wise it can feel like not enough — a simplicity that stalls as much as it enchants — and the less said the better about the hapless adult brothers, who lean more toward creepy than funny.
From Los Angeles Times
The comedy sees Rogen play Matt Remick, the newly appointed hapless head of Continental Studios, who is desperate for celebrity approval while also trying to achieve both critical acclaim and box office success.
From BBC
A hapless 3-0 defeat by bottom side Wolves on Saturday came as a stark reality check for the Hammers.
From BBC
Yet no migrants ever stayed at the Armoni, which became a symbol of rampant waste and abuse in the city’s hapless contracting with human-services companies and nonprofits.
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