Synonyms of faint
21 similar words
Another word for faint is wan. Other synonyms of faint are dull, dingy, colourless and lackluster.
Synonyms and similar words for faint
adjectiveLacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness.
adjectiveBarely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp.
- dullNot shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
- wanDim, faint.
- blandLacking interest; boring; dull.
- colourlessHaving little or no colour.
- dim
- dingyDark, dull.
- lacklusterHaving no shine or luster; dull.
- leadenResembling the color of lead, metallic or dark gray; (of daylight) dim, overcast.
- muddyOf a colour: not bright: dirty, dull.
- sad figurativelyOf colours: dark, deep; later, sombre, dull.
- soberDull; not bright or colorful.
- uncolorfulNot colorful; dull or colorless.
- unholidayGrim or drab; the antithesis of festive.
adjectiveSlight; minimal.
- remoteSlight.
verbTo lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of...
verbMore synonyms
- quealTo faint away.
Meaning of faint
- adjective Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness.
- adjective Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
- adjective Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp.
faint in other languages
Questions about synonyms of faint
- What is another word for faint?
- Faint has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wan, dull, dingy, colourless and lackluster.
- What does faint mean?
- Faint means lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness.
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