mor·i·bund 
/ˈmorəˌbʌnd/ adjective
/ˈmorəˌbʌnd/ adjective formal 1 : no longer active or effective : close to failure
▪ an actor who is trying to revive his moribund career ▪ a moribund economy/industry ▪ The peace talks are moribund. 2 : very sick : close to death
▪ The patient was moribund. ▪ moribund [=dying] trees
▪ an actor who is trying to revive his moribund career ▪ a moribund economy/industry ▪ The peace talks are moribund.
▪ The patient was moribund. ▪ moribund [=dying] trees
