hapless meaning in Hindi

hapless in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the word:
   Hapless

   AFortunateBLuckyCUnluckyDSuccessful
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Unlucky

   Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Unlucky"
   "Hapless" = unfortunate; unlucky; having no luck; luckless; pitiable. ✓
   "Unlucky" = not lucky; unfortunate; bringing or resulting in bad luck. ✓
   Hapless ≈ Unlucky (both describe a person or situation marked by misfortune or bad luck) ✓
   Etymology: 'Hapless' comes from Middle English 'hap' (luck/fortune) + '-less' (without) = without luck/fortune. ✓
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 1 'Fortunate' = lucky; having good fortune; favoured by luck. The ANTONYM of hapless. ✗
   Option 2 'Lucky' = having or resulting from good luck; favoured by chance. Also an antonym of hapless. ✗
   Option 4 'Successful' = accomplishing an aim or purpose; achieving the desired resul

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Synonyms

   Identify the synonym of 'Hapless'.

   ALuckyBUnfortunateCFortunateDContent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Unfortunate

   The word 'Hapless' means unlucky or unfortunate.
   Option 2 (Unfortunate) is correct as it is the exact synonym of hapless.
   Option 1 (Lucky) is wrong because it is the opposite of hapless.
   Option 3 (Fortunate) is wrong as it means having good luck, opposite in meaning.
   Option 4 (Content) is wrong because it means satisfied, unrelated to luck.

3. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the option that is similar in meaning to the given word.
   Hapless

   ADistastefulBFortunateCHappyDUnfortunate
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Unfortunate

   Answer: d) Unfortunate
   Solution:
   • The word hapless means unlucky or unfortunate.
   • Unfortunate is the closest synonym.
   • Distasteful means unpleasant, fortunate means lucky, and happy means joyful — all different in meaning.
   hapless – unlucky, unfortunate – दुर्भाग्यशाली
   unfortunate – unlucky – अभागा
   distasteful – unpleasant – अप्रिय
   fortunate – lucky – भाग्यशाली
   happy – joyful – खुश

4. SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
   The hapless incident was a result of sheer negligence by the authorities.

   AgratefulBjoyfulCill- fatedDtriumphant
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) ill- fated

   The most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word "hapless" is: ill-fated
   "Hapless" means unlucky or unfortunate, and "ill-fated" carries a similar meaning, describing something marked by bad fortune or destined to end in failure or tragedy.

Examples

• “The hapless traveler lost his luggage at the airport.”

hapless – questions

What is the meaning of hapless in Hindi?

hapless means “अभागा” in Hindi. In English: Unfortunate; having bad luck

What are the synonyms of hapless?

Synonyms of hapless: unlucky, luckless, unfortunate, ill-fated.

What is the opposite of hapless?

Antonyms of hapless: fortunate, lucky.

Has hapless been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hapless has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023, SSC Steno 2019 T-1.

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