faint

• Beschreibt etwas Schwaches, kaum Wahrnehmbares; kann sich auch auf eine vorübergehende Bewusstlosigkeit beziehen.

Describes something that is weak, slight, or barely perceptible; can also refer to a temporary loss of consciousness.

1. Lacking strength or clarityB1formal

   Very weak, slight, or not clearly perceived.

   Schwach

   • There was a faint smell of smoke in the room.
   • She heard a faint whisper from the other side of the door.
   • The writing on the old parchment was faint and hard to read.

   Synonymedimfeebleindistinctlowmutedslightsoftsubduedvagueweak

   Antonymecleardistinctintenseloudperceptiblestrongvigorousvivid

2. Feeling dizzy or weakB1formal

   Feeling as if one is about to lose consciousness.

   Schwächegefühl

   • He felt faint after standing in the sun for hours.
   • She was faint with hunger after skipping breakfast.
   • The heat made him feel faint and dizzy.

   Synonymedizzygiddylight-headedunsteadyweakwoozy

   Antonymeenergeticrobuststrongvigorous

3. Lacking courage or enthusiasmB2formal

   Showing a lack of determination or energy.

   Schwach

   • He made a faint attempt to apologize.
   • Her faint smile suggested she was not fully convinced.
   • They offered only faint praise for the performance.

   Synonymecowardlyfaint-heartedfeeblehalf-heartedirresolutelukewarmspiritlesstimidweak

   Antonymecourageousdeterminedenergeticenthusiasticresolutespirited

• Kurzzeitige Bewusstlosigkeit, oft verursacht durch Sauerstoffmangel oder verminderte Durchblutung des Gehirns. Auch ein Zustand der Schwäche oder Ohnmacht.

A noun referring to a temporary loss of consciousness, often caused by a lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain.

1. B1formal

   A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain.

   Ohnmacht

   • She had a faint due to the heat and dehydration.
   • He suffered a faint after standing up too quickly.
   • The doctor said the faint was caused by low blood pressure.

   Synonymeblackoutcollapseswoonsyncope

   Antonymeconsciousnesswakefulness

• Verb, das den vorübergehenden Verlust des Bewusstseins aufgrund von Sauerstoffmangel im Gehirn bezeichnet, oft ausgelöst durch Schock, Erschöpfung oder emotionalen Stress.

A verb used to indicate the act of losing consciousness temporarily due to a lack of oxygen to the brain, often caused by shock, exhaustion, or emotional distress.

1. Lose consciousnessB1formal

   To suddenly become unconscious for a short time, usually due to lack of oxygen, shock, or illness.

   Das Bewusstsein verlieren

   • She fainted from the heat during the parade.
   • He felt dizzy and then fainted in the hallway.
   • The patient fainted after seeing the needle.

   Synonymeblack outcollapsekeel overpass outswoon

   Antonymecome torevive