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hapless in German

hapless in German is unglückselig — hapless means unlucky, especially in a way that invites pity or mild amusement.

hapless in German

unglückselig
adj
Very unlucky; ill-fated.

What does "hapless" mean?

  1. adj Unlucky, especially in a way that invites pity or mild amusement.
    "The hapless intern spilled coffee on the CEO's desk during his first week."
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hapless in a sentence

  • The hapless intern spilled coffee on the CEO's desk during his first week.
  • A hapless tourist wandered into the middle of the parade.

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What is "hapless" in German?

"hapless" in German is unglückselig. hapless means: Unlucky, especially in a way that invites pity or mild amusement.

How do you use "hapless" in a sentence?

Example: "The hapless intern spilled coffee on the CEO's desk during his first week." In German, "hapless" is unglückselig.

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