anemic
adj. C1 Advanced US //əˈnimɪk// ane·mic
adj. having a low amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which makes you feel weak and tired. It can also describe something that looks pale or lacks energy.
adj. relating to or suffering from anemia, a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Often used figuratively to describe something that is pale, weak, or lacking in vitality.
The doctor said he was anemic and needed more iron.
After weeks of heavy rain, the garden looked anemic and the flowers were struggling to bloom.
The report was criticized for being anemic, as it provided little data and failed to address the systemic issues that had led to the company's decline.
From anemia + -ic.