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Sickly

adjective

/ˈsɪk.li/

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

weak, frail, unhealthy, pale

healthy, robust, strong

sickly appearance, sickly child, sickly complexion

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

Imaginary, fanciful, or wildly unrealistic; existing only in the imagination.

Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the aut...

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Not able to be explained or justified.