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May 21, 2025

Word of the Day: Hapless

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Word of the Day
: May 21, 2025

\HAP-lus\ adjective

What It Means

Hapless means "having no luck." It's a synonym of unfortunate.

// The documentary follows a hapless victim of false allegations.

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