asthenic
adjective
as·then·ic as-ˈthe-nik 
1
: of, relating to, or exhibiting asthenia : weak
2
: ectomorphic sense 2
Synonyms
- 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
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Example Sentences
resistance training can benefit the asthenic individual
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from New Latin asthenicus, borrowed from Greek asthenikós, from asthen-, stem of asthenḗs "weak, feeble" + -ikos -ic entry 1 — more at asthenia
First Known Use
1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
asthenic
adjective
as·then·ic as-ˈthen-ik
1
: of, relating to, or exhibiting asthenia : debilitated
2
: characterized by slender build and slight muscular development : ectomorphic
asthenic
adjective
as in weak
lacking bodily strength resistance training can benefit the asthenic individual Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- weak
- weakened
- feeble
- frail
- debilitated
- enfeebled
- languid
- disabled
- unsubstantial
- enervated
- faint
- slight
- tired
- infirm
- prostrate
- exhausted
- prostrated
- soft
- paralyzed
- effete
- wimpy
- sapped
- tender
- low
- incapacitated
- vulnerable
- softened
- wimpish
- delicate
- fragile
- injured
- down-and-out
- unsteady
- wasted
- weary
- impaired
- impotent
- invalid
- drained
- dizzy
- susceptible
- challenged
- powerless
- rocky
- groggy
- decrepit
- damaged
- hurt
- lame
- unresistant
- resistless
- unsound
- flimsy
- broken-down
- woozy
- breakable
- flagging
- yielding
- worn-out
- harmed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- muscular
- powerful
- athletic
- strong
- virile
- mighty
- stout
- sinewy
- brawny
- rugged
- beefy
- husky
- stalwart
- hardy
- robust
- lusty
- fit
- tough
- vigorous
- hard
- sturdy
- energetic
- strapping
- hardened
- healthy
- toughened
- vitalized
- strengthened
- fortified
- sound
- capable
- hale
- competent
- able-bodied
- energized
- red-blooded
- inured
- recovering
- invigorated
- convalescing
- recuperating