Harmful and Hapless

Harmful

Harmful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

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

Hapless

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

Harmful and hapless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harmful" instead an adjective "Hapless".

Nearby Word: haplessly
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