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FAINTEST

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Faintest.

How to pronounce faintest:

US

Faintest - as a noun

A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliquiumswoonsyncope

Faintest - as an adjective satellite

Deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

Example: "A faint outline"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weak

Lacking clarity or distinctness

Example: "A dim figure in the distance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dimshadowyvaguewispy

Lacking strength or vigor

Example: "Damning with faint praise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feeble

Weak and likely to lose consciousness

Example: "Suddenly felt faint from the pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lightlight-headedlightheadedswooning

Indistinctly understood or felt or perceived

Example: "A faint clue to the origin of the mystery"

Lacking conviction or boldness or courage

Example: "Faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faint-heartedfaintheartedtimid

Faintest - as a verb

Pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conkpass outswoon

Faintest - as an adjective

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

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

Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected

Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

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

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

Example: "Faint efforts"

Slight; minimal.

Example Sentences

"I don't have the faintest idea how to fix this problem."
"She couldn't hear the faintest sound in the distance."
"There isn't the faintest chance of winning the lottery."
"He doesn't have the faintest clue about what's going on."
"I have never seen the faintest trace of dishonesty in her."
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Word Game Points

Is FAINTEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, faintest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAINTEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FAINTEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, faintest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAINTEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is FAINTEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, faintest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAINTEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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