Select the option that is similar in meaning to the given word.
Hapless
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Unfortunate.
"Hapless" means unlucky or unfortunate, indicating a lack of good fortune or luck.
Similarly, "unfortunate" also denotes a state of bad luck or unfavourable circumstances.
The other options - "happy," "fortunate," and "distasteful" - have meanings that are distinct from "hapless" and do not convey the same sense of misfortune.
Therefore, "unfortunate" is the correct choice for a word similar in meaning to "hapless."