faint Synonyms
Another word for faint
• adjective (Context 1)
Barely perceptible to the senses; lacking clarity, brightness, loudness, or strength.
"The astronomers detected a dim signal coming from a distant galaxy."
• verb (Context 2)
To lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.
"Several members of the choir nearly fainted from the heat inside the crowded hall."
• adjective (Context 3)
Feeling weak, dizzy, and close to losing consciousness.
"After standing in the hot sun for two hours without water, she began to feel dizzy."
• adjective (Context 4)
Very slight, small, or unlikely (used especially of a hope, chance, or possibility).
"There is still a slight hope that the missing hikers will be found before nightfall."
• noun (Context 5)
A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.
"The sudden drop in blood pressure caused her to fall into a dead blackout."
• adjective (Context 6)
Lacking conviction, enthusiasm, boldness, or courage.
"The critic Damned the new play with half-hearted praise in the morning review."
• verb (Context 7)
To grow weak or lose courage and energy (archaic or literary).
"The travelers were urged to press onward and never falter in their resolve."
Opposites of faint
The opposite of faint shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: