A "hapless hero" refers to a person who is well-intentioned or brave but often finds themselves in unlucky or unfortunate situations, despite their efforts to do good. Full definition
Like many hapless heroes past, the orphanage's imminent closure is the catalyst that provokes the middle - aged trio to leave their lifelong home and track down the funds to keep the place open. (filmireland.net)
Thankfully, our unassuming, hapless hero Abe captured the hearts of PlayStation gamers when it was released in 1997 — and last year, the ground - up remake Oddworld: New «n» Tasty managed the same feat on PS4, a game that really connected with critics and gamers alike. (blog.us.playstation.com)
Help hapless heroes Lil and Laarg interact with unique and twisted puzzles of each room. (amazon.com)