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   faint

   /feɪnt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible: "the faint murmur of voices" Similar indistinctvagueunclearindefiniteill-definedobscureimperceptiblehardly noticeablehardly detectableunobtrusivepalelightfadedbleachedquietmutedmuffledstifledsubduedfeebleweakthinwhisperedmurmuredindistinctscarcely audiblescarcely perceptiblehard to hearhard to make outvaguelowsoftgentleOpposite clearloud
   • ▪ (of a hope or chance) possible but unlikely; slight: "there is a faint chance that the enemy may flee" Similar slightslenderslimsmalltinyminimalnegligibleremotedistantvagueunlikelyimprobabledoubtfuldubiousfar-fetchedpooroutsideinformal:minusculerare:exiguousOpposite great
   • ▪ lacking conviction or enthusiasm; feeble: "she sent him a faint answering smile" Similar unenthusiastichalf-heartedweakfeeblelow-keyinformal:wishy-washyOpposite strong
   • 2. feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness: "the heat made him feel faint" Similar dizzygiddylight-headedmuzzyweakweak at the kneesunsteadyshakywobblyoff-balancereelinginformal:woozywoollywoolly-headeddopeytremblyall of a quiverrare:vertiginous

   verb

   • 1. lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain: "I fainted from loss of blood"
   • ▪ grow weak or feeble; decline: "the fires were fainting there"

   noun

   • 1. a sudden loss of consciousness: "she hit the floor in a dead faint"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘feigned’, also ‘feeble, cowardly’, surviving in faint heart): from Old French faint, past participle of faindre (see feign). Compare with feint1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. faintness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAINT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FAINT definition: 1. not strong or clear; slight: 2. used to emphasize that you do not know something: 3. to feel…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : hardly perceptible : dim. faint handwriting. b. : vague sense 2a. haven't the faintest idea. 2. : weak, dizzy, and likely to faint. sick and faint from the pain Jack London. 3. : lacking courage and spirit : cowardly. faint of heart. 4. : lacking strength or vigor : performed, offered, or accomplished weakly or languidly. faint praise.

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   Faint definition: lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.. See examples of FAINT used in a sentence.

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   Something faint has no courage or vigor. If you suddenly round the corner and see a gang of bullies staring straight at you, chances are you'll feel faint. Faint comes from the French feindre, for being cowardly or shirking duties.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAINT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   not strong or clear; slight: a faint sound / noise / smell. The lamp gave out a faint glow. She gave me a faint smile of recognition. There's not the faintest hope of ever finding him. She bears a faint resemblance to my sister. faint suspicion I have a faint suspicion that you may be right! Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfaint adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   very small; possible but unlikely synonym slight. There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. They don't have the faintest chance of winning. not enthusiastic. a faint show of resistance. a faint smile. [not before noun] feeling weak and tired and likely to become unconscious. She suddenly felt faint. The walkers were faint from hunger.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › faintFaint - definition of faint by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Done with little strength or vigor; feeble: a faint attempt to apologize. b. So weak as to be difficult to perceive; a faint light in the distance; a faint echo. c. Lacking clarity or distinctness: a faint recollection. d. Small in degree or amount; meager: faint chance of getting a raise. 2.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp. Synonyms: dull, wan; see also Thesaurus: dim. There was a faint red light in the distance. Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy. faint efforts.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAINT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    If you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time, especially because you are hungry, or because of pain, heat, or shock. She suddenly fell forward on to the table and fainted. American English : faint / ˈfeɪnt /

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFAINT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    FAINT definition: 1. slight and not easy to notice, smell, hear, etc: 2. to feel very weak and as if you might fall…. Learn more.