Hapless
Hapless adjective - Having, prone to, or marked by bad luck.
Refractory and hapless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Hapless".
Nearby Word: haplessly
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Hapless and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hapless" instead an adjective "Refractory".
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Refractory and Hapless. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hapless/refractory
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Refractory or Hapless. 2016. Accessed August 09, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hapless/refractory.
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