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Synonyms of sickly

14 similar words

Another word for sickly is wan. Other synonyms of sickly are valetudinarian, faint, pale, feeble and insipid.

Synonyms and similar words for sickly

adjectiveFrequently ill or in poor health; weakly.

valetudinarian formalSickly, infirm, of ailing health; related to ill health.

adjectiveShedding a relatively small amount of light; (of light) not very bright.

faintSickly, so as to make a person feel faint.
pale
wanPale, sickly-looking.

adjectiveLacking intensity or vigour.

feebleLacking force, vigor, or effectiveness in action or expression; faint.
insipid
weak

adjectiveAssociated with poor moral or mental well-being.

unhealthy

adjectiveTending to produce nausea.

nauseatingCausing a feeling of nausea; disgusting and revolting.
sickening

adjectiveOverly sweet.

cloying
saccharineContaining a large or excessive amount of sugar.

adjectiveTending to produce disease or poor health.

insalubriousUnhealthful, not providing or promoting health.
unwholesome

Meaning of sickly

adjective Frequently ill or in poor health; weakly.
adjective Not in good health; (somewhat) sick.
adjective Characterized by poor or unhealthy growth. (of a plant).

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Questions about synonyms of sickly

What is another word for sickly?: Sickly has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wan, valetudinarian, faint, pale, feeble, insipid, weak and unhealthy.
What does sickly mean?: Sickly means frequently ill or in poor health; weakly.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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