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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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   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.

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   The meaning of FAINT is hardly perceptible : dim. How to use faint in a sentence.

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

5. 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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › faintFaint - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   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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   n. An abrupt, usually brief loss of consciousness, generally associated with failure of normal blood circulation. intr.v. faint·ed, faint·ing, faints. 1. To fall into a usually brief state of unconsciousness. 2. Archaic To weaken in purpose or spirit.