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ασθενής — meaning in English

asthenis

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English meaning

feckless adj Lacking direction, competence, or effectiveness; irresponsible and ineffective.
patient adj Able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Senses

ασθενής is used for these senses in English:

feckless (British, archaic) Lacking vitality.
patient (of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
patient A person or animal that receives health care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, allied health practitioner, or other person educated in health care.

patient — full definition

adj Able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious.
noun A person receiving medical care or treatment.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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