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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Additionally, June housing starts data, compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau, showed an anemic 1.3 million starts, well below its five-year average.
—
Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Her second child had a positive blood type and began to become anemic.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The odds were stacked against Polk last season in an anemic offense with an inexperienced wide receivers coach, but other young pass catchers on the roster, like DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte, still outproduced the University of Washington product.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
The Padres have generally been able to count on sound defense and smart baserunning to help overcome their often anemic offense.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Her second child had a positive blood type and began to become anemic.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The odds were stacked against Polk last season in an anemic offense with an inexperienced wide receivers coach, but other young pass catchers on the roster, like DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte, still outproduced the University of Washington product.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
The Padres have generally been able to count on sound defense and smart baserunning to help overcome their often anemic offense.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
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“Anemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemic. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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