Faint ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Faint ( adjective )

1. Barely perceptible.
2. Lacking conviction or enthusiasm.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french faint, from latin faintus "feeble", past participle of fallere "deceive".

Examples:

1. He could see a faint light in the distance.
2. She had a faint smile on her face.
3. The music had a faint echo.
4. The faint hope that he had was soon dashed.
5. He had a faint idea of what he wanted to do but wasn't sure.

(As a verb)

Faint ( verb )

1. Barely perceptible.
2. Lacking conviction or enthusiasm.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french faint, from latin faintus "feeble", past participle of fallere "deceive".

Examples:

1. He could see a faint light in the distance.
2. She had a faint smile on her face.
3. The music had a faint echo.
4. The faint hope that he had was soon dashed.
5. He had a faint idea of what he wanted to do but wasn't sure.