anemic — suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; weak
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; weak
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈniːmɪk/
Korean meaning: 빈혈의; 활력이나 힘이 부족한; 약한
Korean pronunciation: 어**니**믹
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained that his victims were becoming too anemic for a decent meal.
- The anemic stock market failed to inspire investor confidence.
- His anemic attempt at telling a joke left the audience in awkward silence.
anemic
ADJECTIVE//əˈniːmɪk//
suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; weak
An anemic student struggles during gym class while others exercise normally
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Academic pressure makes one anemic, a systemic problem indeed
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Origin
From Greek 'anaimia', meaning 'lack of blood', derived from 'an-' (without) and 'haima' (blood). The word entered English in the 19th century as a medical term describing a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin.
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“The vampire complained that his victims were becoming too anemic for a decent meal.”
“The anemic stock market failed to inspire investor confidence.”
“His anemic attempt at telling a joke left the audience in awkward silence.”
“The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.”
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