sapless

Devoid of sap; dry.

Lacking spirit or energy.

Destitute of sap; dry; withered.

Hence Destitute of or deficient in vital force.

Destitute of sap; not juicy.

Fig.: Dry; old; husky; withered; spiritless.

lacking in sap

lacking vivacity

destitute of sap and other vital juices; dry

lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality