faint

US /feɪnt/
UK /feɪnt/
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1.

a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness

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She had a sudden faint and collapsed.
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He recovered quickly from his faint.
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syncopeblackoutswoon
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feel weak, dizzy, or on the verge of losing consciousness

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She felt herself faint from the heat.
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He thought he might faint if he didn't eat soon.
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swoonpass outcollapse
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barely perceptible; indistinct

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We heard a faint sound in the distance.
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There was a faint smell of smoke.
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indistinctdimpalesubtleweakvagueunclearblurredhazymuffledsoftlow
2.

lacking courage or spirit; timid

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He made a faint attempt to argue.
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Don't be faint of heart.
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timidcowardlyirresolutefeebleweak-heartedpusillanimousspiritlessunenthusiasticlacking conviction