faint meaning and definition

FAINT noun

Definition of faint (noun)

1. a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
   • synonyms: deliquium, swoon, syncope

FAINT verb

Definition of faint (verb)

1. pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
   • synonyms: conk, pass out, swoon

FAINT adjective

Definition of faint (adjective)

1. deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
   • "a faint outline"; "the wan sun cast faint shadows"; "the faint light of a distant candle"; "weak colors"; "a faint hissing sound"; "a faint aroma"; "a weak pulse"
   • synonyms: weak
2. lacking clarity or distinctness
   • "a dim figure in the distance"; "only a faint recollection"; "shadowy figures in the gloom"; "saw a vague outline of a building through the fog"; "a few wispy memories of childhood"
   • synonyms: dim, shadowy, vague, wispy
3. lacking strength or vigor
   • "damning with faint praise"; "faint resistance"; "feeble efforts"; "a feeble voice"
   • synonyms: feeble
4. weak and likely to lose consciousness
   • "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"
   • synonyms: light, lightheaded, light-headed, swooning
5. indistinctly understood or felt or perceived
   • "a faint clue to the origin of the mystery"; "haven't the faintest idea"
6. lacking conviction or boldness or courage
   • "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
   • synonyms: fainthearted, faint-hearted, timid