Anemic Meaning in English
word
əˈnimɪk
uh-NEE-mik
ʌˈni.mɪk
uh-NEE-mik
Definition
Having a lower than normal amount of red blood cells, often making a person feel weak or tired. It can also be used to describe something lacking energy or strength.
Usage & Nuances
'Anemic' is formal, often medical. Common in 'anemic patient', 'anemic performance' (lacking energy), or 'anemic economy'. Not used for feeling tired—only for medical diagnosis or describing weakness metaphorically.
Spanish: anémico - falto de energíaPortuguese (BR): anêmicoPortuguese (PT): anémicoChinese (Simplified): 贫血的 - 没精打采的Chinese (Traditional): 貧血的 - 沒精打採的Hindi: अनीमिक - खून की कमी वालाArabic: فقر الدم - ضعيف (نشاط)Bengali: রক্তাল্প - দুর্বল (শক্তিহীন)Russian: анемичный - малокровныйJapanese: 貧血の - 元気のないVietnamese: thiếu máu - yếu ớtKorean: 빈혈의 - 무기력한Turkish: anemik - güçsüzUrdu: خون کی کمی کا شکار - کمزورIndonesian: anemia - lemah (kurang tenaga)
Example Sentences
He is anemic and needs more iron in his diet.
basic
The doctor said her blood test was anemic.
basic
People who are anemic often feel tired.
basic
The team's performance last night was pretty anemic.
natural
My coffee tasted a bit anemic this morning.
natural
The economy’s growth has been anemic for years.
natural