Synonyms for

Faint

Verb / feɪnt / Another word for faint — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To lose consciousness or visibility for a short time.

Synonyms & similar words

lightheaded light syncope swoon deliquium weak conk fainthearted swooning dim timid vague passout feeble wispy shadowy collapse swoon flop drop flounder stumble trip slump weaken

Synonyms by register

Formal

dim indistinct subtle vague

Informal

weak hardly noticeable barely there wishy-washy

Literary

ethereal penumbral shadowy

Antonyms

strong clear bright loud vivid bold obvious

Common collocations

  • faint praise
  • faint hope
  • faint outline
  • faint smell
  • faint sound
  • faint tremor
  • faint blush

Word family

noun faintness
verb faint
adjective faint

Usage note

As an adjective, 'faint' often describes something barely perceptible. As a verb, it means to lose consciousness, typically due to illness or shock.

Example sentences

  1. She felt faint after running too much.
  2. The boy fainted when the doctor gave him a shot.
  3. The heat made me feel faint.
  4. I thought I was going to faint from hunger.
  5. She fainted at the sight of blood.

Quotes

  • I'm a bit of a fainter. I literally faint all the time. If I see someone else's blood, or if I'm in a medical procedure, or anything like that, I just - bam! - I hit the floor. - Sarah Gadon
  • I'm a fainter. I can't take it. - Anna Camp
  • I am a fainter. I pass out. - Jennifer Love Hewitt

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