Meaning

• The act of fainting, syncope.

  "She suffered another faint."

• The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

Meaning

• (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

  "I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."

• Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected

• Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

  "There was a faint red light in the distance."

• Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

  "faint efforts"

• Slight; minimal.