faint

[feɪnt]

faint Definition

• 1. (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible
• 2. feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness
• 3. (of a hope, chance, or possibility) slight

Using faint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "faint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sound of the distant waterfall was faint.

• Example

  She felt faint and had to sit down.

• Example

  There is only a faint chance that he will come.

• Example

  I have a faint memory of meeting him before.

faint Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for faint

• indistinct
• dim
• vague
• hazy
• unclear

Antonyms for faint

• clear
• strong
• distinct

Phrases with faint

• faint heart never won fair lady

  if you're not brave enough to pursue what you want, you'll never achieve it

  Example

  He was too shy to ask her out, but he knew that faint heart never won fair lady.

• faint of heart

  not having the courage or determination to do something difficult or unpleasant

  Example

  This job is not for the faint of heart; it requires long hours and a lot of physical labor.

• faint hope

  a very small chance that something will happen

  Example

  There is only a faint hope that they will find survivors after the earthquake.

Origins of faint

from Old French 'feint', meaning 'false'

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Summary: faint in Brief

The adjective 'faint' [feɪnt] describes something that is barely perceptible, such as a sight, smell, or sound. It can also describe feeling weak and dizzy, or a hope, chance, or possibility that is slight. Examples include 'The sound of the distant waterfall was faint,' and 'She felt faint and had to sit down.' Phrases like 'faint heart never won fair lady' and 'faint of heart' use 'faint' to describe a lack of courage or determination.