One has no prospect of success (2,5)

I believe the answer is:

no hoper

(Other definitions for no hoper that I've seen before include "Someone unable to comprehend" , "Loser" , "A most unlikely prospect" , "certain flop" , "Rank outsider" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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