Synonyms of faint

faint 1 of 3

adjective

ˈfānt 

1

as in vague

not seen or understood clearly

after wandering in the woods for hours, we had only a faint idea of where we were

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vague
• hazy
• pale
• indistinct
• dark
• blurry
• fuzzy
• unclear
• dim
• obscure
• shadowy
• misty
• foggy
• indistinguishable
• nebulous
• undefined
• murky
• opaque
• undetermined
• indefinite
• blear
• bleary
• dusky
• invisible
• gauzy
• gloomy
• mysterious
• intangible
• inexplicable
• incomprehensible
• puzzling
• inappreciable
• impalpable
• indiscernible
• indecipherable
• hieroglyphic
• obfuscatory

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clear
• definite
• obvious
• distinct
• evident
• bright
• plain
• certain
• strong
• sure
• pellucid
• firm

2

as in weak

lacking bodily strength

I was starting to feel a little faint after going so long without food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weak
• feeble
• weakened
• frail
• slight
• disabled
• soft
• softened
• wimpy
• tired
• unsubstantial
• infirm
• debilitated
• low
• enfeebled
• languid
• paralyzed
• delicate
• exhausted
• asthenic
• wasted
• vulnerable
• tender
• prostrate
• weary
• effete
• injured
• wimpish
• incapacitated
• down-and-out
• fragile
• sapped
• enervated
• prostrated
• dizzy
• unsteady
• invalid
• drained
• hurt
• decrepit
• susceptible
• powerless
• damaged
• woozy
• flimsy
• rocky
• impotent
• impaired
• groggy
• breakable
• flagging
• broken-down
• resistless
• yielding
• unsound
• worn-out
• harmed
• unresistant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strong
• powerful
• mighty
• stout
• rugged
• muscular
• hard
• stalwart
• husky
• tough
• virile
• athletic
• robust
• sinewy
• fit
• beefy
• brawny
• sturdy
• hardy
• lusty
• vigorous
• hardened
• sound
• energetic
• able-bodied
• strengthened
• healthy
• capable
• fortified
• energized
• competent
• strapping
• hale
• red-blooded
• recovering
• toughened
• inured
• invigorated
• vitalized
• convalescing
• recuperating

faint

2 of 3

noun

as in trance

a temporary state of unconsciousness

shocking news can cause a person to fall into a faint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trance
• daze
• syncope
• blackout
• swim
• swoon
• insensibility
• stupor
• drowsiness
• sleep
• knockout
• narcosis
• somnolence

faint

3 of 3

verb

as in to collapse

to lose consciousness

the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collapse
• swoon
• pass out
• keel (over)
• black out
• conk (out)
• break down
• zonk (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come to
• revive
• come around
• come round

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of faint

Adjective

Set the scene The faint outline of distant mountains shapes a far-off horizon, where the spluttering of racing 4x4s belongs to another world. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

His voice slurred and grew faint. —Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026

Noun

This character is classic McCarthy, from her impressive displays of anger (captured on videotape) to her repeated, dramatic fake faints. —Charu Sinha, Vulture, 7 Dec. 2025

This quiz is not for the faint of fandom. —Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025

Verb

By applying lower‑body compression, the garment helps counteract a common condition called orthostatic intolerance that causes astronauts to faint or feel dizzy following an extended mission in microgravity. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

If a person faints, as Cantrell did, that's a sign the disease is advanced, Russo said. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026