anemic
/əˈnimɪk/
adjective
- Having a medical condition in which the blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues.
- After the blood test, they discovered he was mildly anemic.
- An anemic patient may need iron supplements or a special diet.
- The doctor said she felt tired because she was anemic.
- Lacking in strength, energy, or vitality; weak or feeble.
- His anemic attempt at an apology only made things worse.
- The team's anemic performance led to a disappointing loss.
- The economy showed anemic growth this quarter, barely increasing at all.
- Pale or lacking color, as if from illness or weakness.
- The painting's anemic colors made it feel dull and lifeless.
- She looked anemic after being sick for a week.
- The anemic winter sunlight barely lit the room.