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Haplessness

Definition:

Haplessness refers to the state of being unfortunate, unlucky, or devoid of luck or success.

Examples:

1. Noun (Sense 1 - General)

Despite their best efforts, their haplessness always seemed to follow them wherever they went.

2. Noun (Sense 2 - Personal Traits)

Her life was marked by a string of haplessness, as if she were cursed by fate.

3. Adjective (Sense 1 - Describing a Person)

The hapless protagonist stumbled through a series of misfortunes throughout the novel.

4. Adjective (Sense 2 - Describing a Situation)

The hapless team was defeated yet again, making it their fifth consecutive loss.

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