"Hapless prey" refers to animals that are unfortunate or unlucky and become victims of predators. The term "hapless" indicates that the prey is often in a vulnerable or helpless position, making them easy targets for hunting. This phrase is commonly used in discussions about nature, survival, and the predator-prey relationship in ecosystems.
"Hap", an almost obsolete word meaning "luck".
An antonym for hapless would be fortunate.
An antonym for hapless would be fortunate.
Without hap or luck; luckless; unfortunate; unlucky; unhappy; as, hapless youth; hapless maid.
The cast of The Hapless Antiquarian - 2001 includes: Scott Alan Hoye as The Hapless Antiquarian
She was caught in a hapless situation in which she kept getting lost in the huge building.
She was caught in a hapless situation in which she kept getting lost in the huge building.
Hapless Happenings - 1916 was released on: USA: 7 February 1916
The cast of Hapless Happenings - 1916 includes: Jimmy Aubrey as Heinie
The hapless man lost his job and his wife on the same day his mother died.*Hapless means unfortunate or luckless.*Another example is:After her husband divorced her and took the house, the hapless woman, jobless and weary, had to settle for a beggar's life living on the streets.I hope this helps!!
Discourage
Unfortunate, unlucky.Becoming more common is someone that is clumsy or uncoordinated