pale, pallid, wan (adj)

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

"the pallid face of the invalid"; "her wan face suddenly flushed"

pale, pallid, wan, sick (adj)

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

"the pale light of a half moon"; "a pale sun"; "the late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street"; "a pallid sky"; "the pale (or wan) stars"; "the wan light of dawn"

pale, pallid (adj)

lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness

"a pale rendition of the aria"; "pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender"; "a pallid performance"

pallid (Adjective)

Appearing weak, pale or wan.

pallid

Pallor is a pale color of the skin that can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, stimulant use, or anemia, and is the result of a reduced amount of oxyhaemoglobin and may also be visible as pallor of the conjunctivae of the eyes on physical examination. Pallor is more evident on the face and palms. It can develop suddenly or gradually, depending on the cause. It is not usually clinically significant unless it is accompanied by a general pallor (pale lips, tongue, palms, mouth and other regions with mucous membranes). It is distinguished from similar presentations such as hypopigmentation (lack or loss of skin pigment) or simply a fair complexion.