asthenic personality

as·then·ic per·son·al·i·ty

an older term for a personality type characterized by low energy level, easy fatigability, incapacity for enjoyment, lack of enthusiasm, and oversensitivity to physical and emotional stress.

Synonym(s): asthenic personality disorder

asthenic personality

a personality characterized by low energy, lack of enthusiasm, depressed emotions, and oversensitivity to physical and emotional strain. A person who has this kind of personality may be easily fatigued and self-pitying and may place the burden of physical and emotional difficulties on others.