Basic Details
Word: Hapless
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Unlucky or unfortunate; someone who often experiences bad luck.
Synonyms: Unfortunate, unlucky, ill-fated
Antonyms: Fortunate, lucky, blessed
Idioms and Phrases
- Hapless in love: Refers to someone who has bad luck in romantic relationships. Example: "Despite dating numerous people, he remained hapless in love, always facing heartbreak."
- Hapless fool: A term used to describe someone who consistently makes mistakes due to bad luck. Example: "The hapless fool spilled his drink all over the table, making everyone laugh."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The hapless traveller lost his luggage at the airport and had to buy new clothes for his vacation.
Example 2: She felt hapless when she missed the bus and had to wait another hour for the next one.
Example 3: The hapless hero stumbled through one mishap after another while trying to save the day.
Fun Fact
The word "hapless" has roots in Old English, derived from "hap," which means "luck or fortune." In fact, the prefix "hap-" appears in words like "happen" and "haphazard," emphasizing the element of chance.
Famous Quote
"A hapless soldier who has been wounded in vain is a symbol of the true price of war." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hapless" mean?
a) Very happy
b) Unlucky
c) Brave
d) Smart
Answer: b) Unlucky
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hapless"?
a) Lucky
b) Unfortunate
c) Successful
d) Cheerful
Answer: b) Unfortunate
3. Which of these is an antonym of "hapless"?
a) Ill-fated
b) Blessed
c) Unlucky
d) Unfortunate
Answer: b) Blessed
4. Which sentence uses "hapless" correctly?
a) The hapless kitten found a loving home after being rescued.
b) The hapless student won the first prize in the spelling bee.
c) The hapless coach was unable to turn around the losing team.
d) The hapless bird flew high in the sky.
Answer: c) The hapless coach was unable to turn around the losing team.
5. What does the idiom "hapless in love" mean?
a) Someone who is always happy.
b) Someone who has bad luck in relationships.
c) Someone who is always successful.
d) Someone who enjoys adventures.
Answer: b) Someone who has bad luck in relationships.
