lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent

an effete, overrefined society.

exhausted of vigor or energy; worn out

an effete political force.

unable to produce; sterile.

adjective

capable , tireless , productive , useful , working

adjective

burnt out , corrupt , debased , decadent , decayed , declining , decrepit , degenerate , dissipated , dissolute , drained , enervated , enfeebled , far-gone , feeble , immoral , obsolete , overrefined , overripe , played out , soft , spent , vitiated , washed-out * , wasted , weak , worn out , barren , fruitless , impotent , infecund , infertile , sterile , unfruitful , unprolific , anemic , consumed , exhausted , sere , unproductive