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asthenic

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Synonyms & Antonyms of asthenic

lacking bodily strength

resistance training can benefit the asthenic individual

Synonyms for asthenic

debilitated,
delicate,
down-and-out,
effete,
enervated,
enfeebled,
faint,
feeble,
frail,
infirm,
languid,
low,
prostrate,
prostrated,
sapped,
slight,
soft,
softened,
tender,
unsubstantial,
wasted,
weak,
weakened,
wimpish,
wimpy

Words Related to asthenic

challenged,
disabled,
incapacitated,
invalid

paralyzed

broken-down,
decrepit

impotent,
powerless

breakable,
flimsy,
fragile

dizzy,
groggy,
rocky,
unsteady,
woozy

drained,
exhausted,
flagging,
tired,
weary,
worn-out

damaged,
harmed,
hurt,
impaired,
injured,
lame,
unsound

resistless,
susceptible,
unresistant,
vulnerable,
yielding

Near Antonyms for asthenic

able-bodied,
athletic,
beefy,
brawny,
fit,
husky,
muscular,
sinewy,
strapping,
virile

hard,
hardy,
lusty,
red-blooded,
robust,
sturdy,
tough

fortified,
hardened,
inured,
strengthened,
toughened

energetic,
energized,
invigorated,
vigorous,
vitalized

hale,
healthy,
sound

capable,
competent

convalescing,
recovering,
recuperating

Antonyms for asthenic

mighty,
powerful,
rugged,
stalwart,
stout,
strong

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