Dictionary definition · faint
noun
- a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
verb
- pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
adjective
- deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc"a faint outline"
- lacking clarity or distinctness"a dim figure in the distance"
- lacking strength or vigor"damning with faint praise"
- weak and likely to lose consciousness"suddenly felt faint from the pain"
- indistinctly understood or felt or perceived"a faint clue to the origin of the mystery"
- lacking conviction or boldness or courage"faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).