ANEMIC Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

anemic

adjective

Definition of anemic

as in bloodless

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Recent Examples of anemic Their unsightly displays on special teams and anemic offensive output left them with little to hang their hat on, especially since their respectable goals-against numbers often came at the expense of their attack. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026 Larvae can rupture arteries, causing severe bleeding and leaving the animals severely anemic. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 Economic growth is anemic, taxes are high, public services are creaking and successive governments have been unable to stem the flow of migrants who wash up on the English Channel coast in inflatable boats. — Danica Kirka, Fortune, 22 June 2026 Starmer led the Labour party to a landslide victory in July 2024 and ever since, his popularity has been eroding thanks to a persistently high cost of living, an anemic economy and a scandal over his willingness to accept gifts from wealthy donors. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for anemic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anemic

Adjective

After the six previous matches concluded rather quickly with bloodless knockouts (a UFC record), the fight between American Gaethje and the German-born, Georgia and Spain-representing Topuria lasted much longer.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
But decadents only break taboos in a bloodless, symbolic way—they’re too lazy and refined for murder.

— Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026

Definition of bloodless

Adjective

One of the details described the placement of Guthrie's Apple Watch with a white wrist band that was left on the floor next to her bed.

— Anna Schecter, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Paltrow wore a black, strapless gown and buckled slippers, while Martin sported a two-tone brown-and-blue sweater over a white T-shirt, with brown corduroy pants and a stylishly thin belt.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of white

Adjective

Work took place in the spring and early summer and the pool was refilled in June, but an algae bloom returned just days later, turning the pool a sickly green color.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
In the heyday of her career, her choppy hair, flat chest, sickly pallor and large darting eyes were a manic pixie dream.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026