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Faint — synonyms, definition

1. faint (a)

90 synonyms
apathetic ashen backward bemused blear bleary blunted cadaverous cold cowardly dastardly debilitated delicate diluted dim dizzy drooping dull exhausted faded • • •

2. faint (Noun)

8 synonyms
blackout coma deliquium insensibility stupor swoon syncope unconsciousness
1 definition

faint (Noun) — A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain.

1 type of
loss of consciousness

3. faint (Verb)

11 synonyms
capsize collapse conk drop fall down keel over pass out swoon tip over topple over upset
1 definition

faint (Verb) — Pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain.

4 types of
black out pass out zonk zonk out

4. faint (Adjective)

7 synonyms
fainthearted lightheaded shadowy swooning timid vague wispy
6 definitions

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"