hapless
/ˈhæpləs/
hap · less
ˈhæp · ləs
English Definition
adj. unlucky, unfortunate
Significado en Español
desafortunado, infeliz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không may, bất hạnh
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hap(luck)+less(none)→ hapless, unlucky.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
The word “hapless” most nearly means:
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A
lucky
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B
fortunate
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C
unlucky
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D
happy
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C — unlucky.
“hapless” means adj. unlucky, unfortunate
Common questions about “hapless”
What does “hapless” mean?
hapless — adj. unlucky, unfortunate. In Chinese: 倒霉的，不幸的.
How do you pronounce “hapless”?
hapless is pronounced /ˈhæpləs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hap · less.
Is “hapless” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. hapless appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hapless”?
hap(luck)+less(none)→ hapless, unlucky.
