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unfortunate or unlucky, often experiencing difficulty or misfortune
- The hapless traveler lost his wallet and missed his flight, adding to his already troubled journey.
- Despite his best efforts, the hapless student consistently struggled with difficult subjects in school.
- The hapless protagonist of the story faced one misfortune after another, making it seem like fate was against him.
- Despite his best efforts, the team's hapless goalkeeper struggled to prevent the opposing team from scoring, resulting in a disappointing loss.
- The hapless employee seemed to always be in the wrong place at the wrong time, facing blame for things beyond his control.