Hapless and Stricken

Hapless

Hapless adjective - Having, prone to, or marked by bad luck.

Stricken and hapless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stricken" instead an adjective "Hapless".

Nearby Word: haplessly

Stricken

Stricken adjective - Grievously affected especially by disease.
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Hapless and stricken are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hapless" instead an adjective "Stricken".
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