1.a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
2.barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc;
a faint outline
3.lacking clarity or distinctness;
a dim figure in the distance
4.lacking strength or vigor;
damning with faint praise
5.weak and likely to lose consciousness;
suddenly felt faint from the pain
6.indistinctly understood or felt or perceived;
a faint clue to the origin of the mystery
7.lacking conviction or boldness or courage;
faint heart ne'er won fair lady
1.pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain