Neurasthenic
(adjective)
- Relating to or characterized by neurasthenia.
- Relating to or suffering from nervous exhaustion or weakness.
Origin:
Formed from the noun neurasthenia, from the greek νευρο- (neuro-) meaning "nervous" and ἀσθένεια (astheneia) meaning "weakness".
Examples:
- The neurasthenic patient was unable to focus on anything for more than a few minutes.
- He was a neurasthenic man, and his nerves were in a state of chronic irritation.
- The neurasthenic symptoms of fatigue and headache were caused by the stress of her job.
- His neurasthenic tendencies made it difficult for him to function in social situations.
- The neurasthenic state of her mind made it difficult for her to make decisions.