Correct Answer: unlucky

Solution : The correct choice is the third option .

Hapless refers to someone who is unfortunate or consistently unlucky. Among the options, unlucky is a direct synonym, as it describes a state of misfortune or a lack of luck.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Fortunate : Having good luck or being favoured by circumstances.
• Happy : Experiencing or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy.
• Untidy : Not neat or well-organized; lacking cleanliness or order.