etiolated
/ˈitiəˌleɪtɪd/
adjective
- Pale, weak, or sickly in appearance, especially from lack of sunlight or poor health.
- After weeks indoors with the flu, she looked etiolated and frail.
- The etiolated plant in the dark corner had long, thin stems and yellow leaves.
- The etiolated grass under the porch never got enough light to grow green.
- Lacking vitality, energy, or strength; feeble or insipid.
- The team's etiolated performance disappointed their fans.
- The movie's etiolated plot failed to hold anyone's attention.
- His etiolated excuse for an apology only made things worse.