anaemic
Americanadjective
adjective
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relating to or suffering from anaemia
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pale and sickly looking; lacking vitality
Other Word Forms
- nonanaemic adjective
- pseudoanaemic adjective
- unanaemic adjective
Example Sentences
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At the vets, it was discovered Floss was dehydrated, extremely underweight and anaemic, most likely due to the combination of malnutrition and fleas.
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Best way to sum up the team and management is anaemic.
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The latest financial figures come at a key time for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with anaemic economic growth and rising inflation putting pressure on her tax and spending plans.
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"The bottom line is that growth is anaemic – they need to massively invest," they say.
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Emily's symptoms started when she was 12, with periods so painful and heavy that she missed school and became anaemic.
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