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faint vs faint-hearted

faint-hearted vs faint

faint is a noun but faint-hearted is not a noun.

faint and faint-hearted both are adjectives.

faint is a verb but faint-hearted is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
faint Yes Yes Yes No
faint-hearted No Yes No No
As adjectives, faint and faint-hearted are synonyms defined as:
  • faint and faint-hearted: lacking conviction or boldness or courage
Other synonyms of faint include fainthearted, timid.
faint (noun) faint-hearted (noun)
a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
faint (adjective) faint-hearted (adjective)
lacking conviction or boldness or courage lacking conviction or boldness or courage
weak and likely to lose consciousness
lacking clarity or distinctness
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
lacking strength or vigor
indistinctly understood or felt or perceived
faint (verb) faint-hearted (verb)
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
Difference between faint and faint-hearted

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