sickly

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das häufig krank ist, schwach oder anfällig ist oder einen ungesunden Eindruck macht; auch für einen blassen, kränklichen Farbton.

Describes someone or something that is often ill, weak, or unhealthy in appearance.

1. Unhealthy in appearanceB1formal

   Having a pale, weak, or unhealthy look, often suggesting illness.

   kränklich

   • He had a sickly complexion after weeks of poor sleep.
   • The plant looked sickly with its yellowing leaves.
   • Her sickly appearance worried her friends.

   Synonymeashenghastlyhaggardpalepallidpastypeakedsallowwan

   Antonymeflourishinghealthyrobustrosyvigorous

2. Prone to illnessB1formal

   Often becoming ill or having a weak constitution.

   Kränklich

   • As a child, she was sickly and missed many school days.
   • The sickly kitten needed extra care and medicine.
   • He was a sickly boy who spent much of his time indoors.

   Synonymeailingdebilitateddelicatefrailinfirmpunysickishunhealthyvaletudinarianweak

   Antonymehealthyheartyrobuststrongvigorous