sickly

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui tombe souvent malade, qui est faible ou qui a une apparence malsaine.

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.

   d'un aspect maladif

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

   Synonymesashenghastlyhaggardpalepallidpastypeakedsallowwan

   Antonymesflourishinghealthyrobustrosyvigorous

2. Prone to illnessB1formal

   Often becoming ill or having a weak constitution.

   Maladif

   • 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.

   Synonymesailingdebilitateddelicatefrailinfirmpunysickishunhealthyvaletudinarianweak

   Antonymeshealthyheartyrobuststrongvigorous