1. suffering from anemia; having too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin
Usage: medical
2. lacking strength, vigor, or vitality; weak or feeble
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The doctor said she was anemic and needed to take iron supplements.
• His pale, anemic appearance worried his family.
• The team’s anemic performance disappointed their fans.
• The company’s anemic sales figures led to budget cuts.
• Her anemic attempt at humor fell flat with the audience.
• The anemic lighting made the room feel gloomy.
• After months of poor nutrition, he looked anemic and tired.