pallid

adjective

1. 1

   abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

   the pallid face of the invalid

   her wan face suddenly flushed

2. 2

   lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness

   a pale rendition of the aria

   pale prose with the faint sweetness of lavender

3. 3

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

   the pale light of a half moon

   a pale sun