English-Italian translations for faint

  • deboleVorrei rendere un omaggio particolare a un popolo d’Europa che ha saputo dire no mentre altri, troppo spesso, erano tentati di dire un debole sì. I should like to pay particular tribute to the people of Europe who were able to say no whilst others were all too often tempted to give a faint yes.
  • incerto
  • indistinto
  • pavido
  • svenimento
  • svenire
  • tenue
  • timoroso

Definition of faint

  • of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
  • Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
  • Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp
  • Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy
  • Slight; minimal
  • The act of fainting, syncope
  • To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions
  • To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent
  • To decay; to disappear; to vanish

Examples

  • I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.
  • There was a faint red light in the distance.
  • faint efforts
  • faint resistance

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