faint (Noun) — A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain.
faint (Verb) — Pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain.
faint (Adjective) — Deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity, brightness or loudness etc. ex. "a faint outline" ex. "the wan sun cast faint shadows" ex. "the faint light of a distant candle" ex. "a faint hissing sound"
faint (Adjective) — Lacking clarity or distinctness. ex. "only a faint recollection"
faint (Adjective) — Lacking strength or vigour. ex. "damning with faint praise" ex. "faint resistance"
faint (Adjective) — Weak and likely to lose consciousness. ex. "suddenly felt faint from the pain" ex. "was sick and faint from hunger"
faint (Adjective) — Indistinctly understood, felt or perceived. ex. "a faint clue to the origin of the mystery" ex. "haven't the faintest idea"
faint (Adjective) — Lacking conviction, boldness or courage. ex. "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"