faintness meaning and definition

FAINTNESS noun

Definition of faintness (noun)

1. a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
2. the property of being without strength
   • "the faintness or potency of the feeling"
3. barely audible
4. the trait of lacking boldness and courage
   • "faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose"
   • synonyms: faintheartedness
   • antonym: stoutheartedness
5. the quality of being dim or lacking contrast
   • synonyms: dimness