hapless

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It’s a faithful facsimile—with a singular ingredient absent: the soulful performance of Al Pacino in the central role of the hapless bank robber Sonny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Baldwin was so hapless that he didn’t even know when he was near death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

The comedy sees Rogen play Matt Remick, the newly appointed hapless head of Continental Studios, who is desperate for celebrity approval while also trying to achieve both critical acclaim and box office success.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Ellis Genge showed his England quality to help Bristol rout hapless Harlequins 40-14 at Twickenham.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

The old fire was there and the indelible image of Boobie towering over hapless tacklers.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger