hapless
/ˈhæpləs/adjective
उच्चारण हैप्लस
अभागा, बदकिस्मत, दुर्भाग्यशाली
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adjective
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formal
not lucky; unfortunate
अभागा, बदकिस्मत, दुर्भाग्यशाली
- the hapless victims of the flood
- The hapless batsman was run out for the third time.
- The hapless tourist lost his wallet on the very first day.
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- Hapless commuters waited for hours as the trains were cancelled.
- The hapless goalkeeper let in three goals in five minutes.
Synonyms unlucky unfortunate luckless ill-fated wretched
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hap·less
With one p (not 'happless'); from hap, an old word for luck, which also gives happen, happy, perhaps and mishap.
एक p ('happless' गलत है); hap, भाग्य का पुराना शब्द, से, जिससे happen, happy, perhaps और mishap भी बने।
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Keep the unlucky words together: hapless, luckless, ill-fated, ill-starred, star-crossed (of lovers).
बदकिस्मती के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: hapless, luckless, ill-fated, ill-starred, star-crossed (प्रेमियों के लिए)।