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faintness

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: faintness

1
 n
the quality of being dim or lacking contrast
2
 n
the property of being without strength
3
 n
the trait of lacking boldness and courage
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: faintness
1

n the quality of being dim or lacking contrast

Synonyms:
dimness
Type of:
blurriness, fogginess, fuzziness, indistinctness, softness
the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

n barely audible

Type of:
softness
a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
2

n the property of being without strength

“the faintness or potency of the feeling”
Type of:
weakness
the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

n a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon

Type of:
feeling
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
3

n the trait of lacking boldness and courage

“faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose”
Synonyms:
faintheartedness
Antonyms:
stoutheartedness
the trait of having a courageous spirit
Type of:
timidity, timorousness
fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
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