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Synonyms & Similar Words
weak
feeble
fragile
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Meaning of Faint
The primary meaning of the word "Faint" is to lose consciousness or strength due to a lack of energy or health.
Definitions
- Feeling weak and close to losing consciousness
- Lacking strength or vitality
- Difficult to see or hear because of being far away or not clear
- Feeling unwell or sick
Etymology of Faint
The word "Faint" originated from Old French "faint", past participle of "feindre", meaning "to feign" or "to pretend", which is derived from Latin "fingere", meaning "to shape" or "to form"
Historically, the word "Faint" was used to describe something that was lacking in strength or vitality, and over time, its meaning expanded to include feelings of weakness, dizziness, or exhaustion
Example Uses
- She felt faint after standing up too quickly and had to sit down
- The faint sound of music could be heard from the distance
- He looked faint and needed to rest after his illness