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faint
01
barely noticeable or weak in intensity
Examples
He felt a faint sense of unease as he entered the dark room.
02
difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.
Examples
The faint sound of music could be heard from the distant house.
03
performed or done weakly or with little energy
Examples
She offered only faint praise for his efforts, indicating a lack of enthusiasm or conviction.
04
dizzy and likely to become unconscious
Examples
The heat made him dizzy, and he started to feel faint.
05
easily intimidated or hesitant
Examples
The faint approach to the negotiations showed his reluctance to take a firm stance.
to faint
01
to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.
Intransitive
Examples
Witnessing the accident made her faint, and she collapsed on the spot.
Examples
As the sun set, the colors of the sky began to faint into darkness.
03
to become hesitant or lose determination
Examples
He began to faint in the face of overwhelming challenges.
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