C2
hapless vs helpless
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| haplessadjective/ˈhæp.ləs/ | Meaning unlucky, and often unable to stop bad things happening to them | Goes with hapless victim | Example Some hapless tourists paid a fortune for a short taxi ride. |
| helplessadjective/ˈhelp.ləs/ | Meaning not able to look after yourself or to do anything to change a bad situation | Goes with helpless to | Example I felt completely helpless when my mother was in hospital and I couldn't visit. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The man had locked his keys inside the car again.