Hapless
Hapless adjective - Having, prone to, or marked by bad luck.
Handicapped and hapless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handicapped" instead an adjective "Hapless".
Nearby Word: haplessly
Handicapped
Handicapped adjective - Incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness.
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Synonyms for Handicapped
Hapless and handicapped are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hapless" instead an adjective "Handicapped".
Nearby Words: handicap, handicapping
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