hapless

Unfortunate, especially in relation to a person.

In other words: unfortunate, ill-fated, unlucky

• The hapless traveler missed the last train.

Very unlucky; marked by bad luck.

In other words: unlucky, ill-fated, doomed

• The hapless expedition was delayed by storms.

Very miserable, wretched, or forlorn.

In other words: wretched, miserable, forlorn

• She gave the hapless dog a bowl of water.

Lacking talent or skill; inept.

In other words: inept, unskilled, clumsy

• The hapless apprentice kept dropping the tools.