1
: relating to or affected with anemia
The blood test indicated that he was slightly anemic.
2
a
: lacking force, vitality, or spirit
an anemic rendition of the song
anemic efforts at enforcement
b
: lacking interest or savor (see savor entry 1 sense 3) : insipid
anemic wines
c
: lacking in substance or quantity
anemic returns on an investment
anemic attendance
Examples of anemic in a Sentence
The doctor told me I was slightly anemic.
The band played an anemic rendition of a classic love song.
Investors are worried about the stock's anemic performance.
Officials worried about anemic attendance at the shows.
Sales rose an anemic 0.5 percent last quarter.
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But why are so many of Orlando’s players — most notably free-agent acquisition Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a career 36.9 percent 3-point shooter before this season who is shooting an anemic 30.7 percent this season — struggling?
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Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump was right to criticize Germany, during his first term for its anemic defense spending, reliance on Russian natural gas, and loose stance on migration.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
But the overriding concern in daily German life, according to interviews and polls, and the thing most likely to drive the choice of voters, is the nation’s anemic economy.
—Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Adding potency up front will be paramount, as the Ducks need forwards who can both extend zone time and finish plays to bolster an all-around anemic offense.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2025
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Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump was right to criticize Germany, during his first term for its anemic defense spending, reliance on Russian natural gas, and loose stance on migration.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
But the overriding concern in daily German life, according to interviews and polls, and the thing most likely to drive the choice of voters, is the nation’s anemic economy.
—Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Adding potency up front will be paramount, as the Ducks need forwards who can both extend zone time and finish plays to bolster an all-around anemic offense.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Anemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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