faint (f nt)adj. faint·er, faint·est 1. Lacking strength or vigor; feeble. 2. Lacking conviction, boldness, or courage; timid. 3. a. Lacking brightness: a faint light in the gloom. b. Lacking clarity or distinctness: a faint recollection. 4. Likely to fall into a faint; dizzy and weak: felt faint for a moment. n. An abrupt, usually brief loss of consciousness, generally associated with failure of normal blood circulation. See Synonyms at blackout. intr.v. faint·ed, faint·ing, faints 1. To fall into a usually brief state of unconsciousness. 2. Archaic To weaken in purpose or spirit. [Middle English, deceitful, cowardly, from Old French, past participle of feindre, to feign; see feign.] faint  er n.faint ly adv.faint ness n. |
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