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anemic

a·ne·mic [ ə nmik ] or a·nae·mic [ ə nmik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. medicine having anemia: having some form of anemia

2. sick-looking: pale and not looking well

3. weak: lacking vitality, strength, or courage


a·ne·mic·al·ly adverb
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