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faint

[feɪnt]

faint Definition

  • 1(of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible
  • 2feeling 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

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Phrases with faint

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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