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View synonyms for neurasthenic
neurasthenic
[ noor-uhs-then-ik, nyoor- ]
noun
- a person with neurasthenia.
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Other Words From
- neur·as·then·i·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of neurasthenic1
First recorded in 1875–80; neurasthen(ia) + -ic
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Example Sentences
The cerebral neurasthenic makes rash, impetuous changes in his mode of life.
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In many cases a lack of restraint, bad education, uncontrolled passion, are a marked influence in fixing the neurasthenic habit.
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Sea air helps a certain class of neurasthenics, but it makes others worse—it is bad for the dyspeptic neurasthenic.
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The asserted actions of amorphous phosphorus are such as may be calculated to appeal to the sexual neurasthenic.
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She finally becomes anemic and neurasthenic and a misanthrope.
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