Find Synonyms

hapless Synonyms

Another word for hapless

Choosing another word for hapless that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Unfortunate, unlucky, and deserving of pity; Marked by persistent bad luck or a series of mishaps.

Usage Example

"The unfortunate travelers were stranded at the airport for two days after their flight was canceled during a snowstorm."

Strongest
unfortunate
unlucky
ill-fated
Strong
ill-starred
wretched
miserable
forlorn
pitiful
Weak
cursed
doomed

Opposites of hapless

The opposite of hapless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fortunate
lucky
blessed
favored
charmed
prosperous
See all opposites of hapless

• Nearby Words

hanky
haphazard
haphazardly
hapless
haplessly
happen
happening

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hapless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hapless
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.