Anemic

/əˈniː.mɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or suffering from anemia; lacking in color, vitality, or energy.

After weeks of illness, she felt anemic and drained of energy.

Lacking in substance, force, or vitality; weak or ineffective.

The company's anemic sales figures raised concerns among investors.

Lacking in quality or intensity.

The anemic response from the audience made it clear that the presentation failed to engage them.

From Greek 'anaimia', meaning 'lack of blood'.

anemic performance

A performance that is lacking energy or vitality.

anemic response

A response that is weak or lacking enthusiasm.

anemia

A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

anemic condition

A state of being anemic, affecting physical health.

pallor

An unhealthy pale appearance often associated with anemia.

Lifeless or boring.

That party was so anemic, I couldn't wait to leave.

Weak or lacking impact.

His anemic jokes didn't get any laughs.