🔄 Synonyms of "Faint"
21 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| timid | Lacking in courage or confidence. |
| lightnoun | (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light. |
| feebleverb | Deficient in physical strength. |
| indistinct | (of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim |
| dimnoun | Not bright or colorful. |
| vagueverb | Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms. |
| weak | Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability. |
| perceptiblenoun | Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned. |
| sickverb | (less common in the UK and Ireland) In poor health; ill. |
| shadowy | In shadow; darkened by shadows. |
| syncopenoun | (biology, medicine) A loss of consciousness when fainting. |
| fearful | Frightening; causing fear. |
| illnoun | Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel. |
| swoonnoun | (literally) To faint, to lose consciousness. |
| wispy | Consisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle. |
| fainthearted | Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful. |
| conknoun | (colloquial, often with out) To fail or show signs of failing, cease operating, break down. |
| cowardly | Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful. |
| light-headed | Dizzy or feeling faint, usually as a result of a drop in blood pressure to the brain; delirious. |
| pass outverb | (transitive) To distribute. |
| swooningnoun | A swoon or faint. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Faint"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| feeble | Deficient in physical strength. |
| fainthearted | Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful. |
| swoonnoun | (literally) To faint, to lose consciousness. |
| weak | Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability. |
| sick | (less common in the UK and Ireland) In poor health; ill. |
| swooningnoun | A swoon or faint. |
| timid | Lacking in courage or confidence. |
| cowardly | Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful. |
| coward | Cowardly. |
| pass outverb | (transitive) To distribute. |
| fearful | Frightening; causing fear. |
| light-headed | Dizzy or feeling faint, usually as a result of a drop in blood pressure to the brain; delirious. |
| ill | Indicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel. |
| shadowy | In shadow; darkened by shadows. |
| indistinct | (of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim |
| vague | Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms. |
| dim | Not bright or colorful. |
| perceptible | Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned. |
| wispy | Consisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle. |
| syncopenoun | (biology, medicine) A loss of consciousness when fainting. |
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