Anemic

/əˈniːmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Lacking energy, strength, or vitality; can also refer to having too few red blood cells.

Etymology

From Greek 'an-' (without) and 'haima' (blood). Originally a medical term for blood deficiency, it evolved metaphorically to describe anything that seems weak or lifeless.

Kelly Says

The word literally means 'without blood,' but now we use it to describe things that feel colorless and boring—like an anemic performance or anemic writing that just doesn't excite you.

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