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hapless

/ˈhæpləs/
hap · less ˈhæp · ləs
English Definition
adj. unlucky, unfortunate
中文释义
倒霉的，不幸的
Significado en Español
desafortunado, infeliz
한국어 뜻
불운한, 불행한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không may, bất hạnh
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Example Sentence

The hapless traveler encountered one setback after another during his journey.

那位不幸的旅行者在旅途中接二连三地遇到了挫折。

Synonyms
unfortunate ill-fated unlucky luckless
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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:

  1. A lucky
  2. B fortunate
  3. C unlucky
  4. D happy
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C — unlucky. “hapless” means adj. unlucky, unfortunate

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ traveler missed his train, lost his bag, and got soaked in the rain.

  1. A lucky
  2. B hapless
  3. C fortunate
  4. D blessed
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B — hapless. “hapless” means adj. unlucky, unfortunate

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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.

How do you use “hapless” in a sentence?

The hapless traveler encountered one setback after another during his journey. (那位不幸的旅行者在旅途中接二连三地遇到了挫折。)

What are synonyms for “hapless”?

unfortunate, ill-fated, unlucky, luckless — all close in meaning to hapless (adj. unlucky, unfortunate).

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.

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