neurasthenic
[ noor-uhs-then-ik, nyoor- ]
adjective
relating to, having, or experiencing neurasthenia.
noun
a person with neurasthenia.
Origin of neurasthenic
1First recorded in 1875–80; neurasthen(ia) + -ic
Other words from neurasthenic
- neur·as·then·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby neurasthenic
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How to use neurasthenic in a sentence
The cerebral neurasthenic makes rash, impetuous changes in his mode of life.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine | Austin MalleyIn many cases a lack of restraint, bad education, uncontrolled passion, are a marked influence in fixing the neurasthenic habit.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine | Austin MalleySea air helps a certain class of neurasthenics, but it makes others worse—it is bad for the dyspeptic neurasthenic.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine | Austin MalleyThe asserted actions of amorphous phosphorus are such as may be calculated to appeal to the sexual neurasthenic.
She finally becomes anemic and neurasthenic and a misanthrope.
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