Faint
/feɪnt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Faint
noun
adjective
- (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
"I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."
- Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
- Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp
"There was a faint red light in the distance."
- Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy
"faint efforts"
- Slight; minimal.