sickly

• Describe a alguien o algo que se enferma con frecuencia, débil o con aspecto poco saludable.

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.

   Enfermizo (de aspecto)

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

   Sinónimosashenghastlyhaggardpalepallidpastypeakedsallowwan

   Antónimosflourishinghealthyrobustrosyvigorous

2. Prone to illnessB1formal

   Often becoming ill or having a weak constitution.

   enfermizo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosailingdebilitateddelicatefrailinfirmpunysickishunhealthyvaletudinarianweak

   Antónimoshealthyheartyrobuststrongvigorous