1. relating to or suffering from neurasthenia; characterized by nervous exhaustion, fatigue, or weakness
Usage: dated medical term; historically used to describe a condition of nervous debility

1. a person who suffers from neurasthenia
Usage: dated medical term; no longer in standard clinical use

Examples

• The neurasthenic patient complained of persistent fatigue despite adequate rest.
• In the 19th century, neurasthenic conditions were commonly diagnosed among the upper classes.
• Her neurasthenic symptoms included headaches, insomnia, and general weakness.
• The doctor attributed his neurasthenic state to overwork and stress.
• Many neurasthenic individuals sought treatment at health spas and sanatoriums.
• The novel's protagonist is portrayed as a sensitive, neurasthenic character struggling with modern life.