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faint vs fainthearted

fainthearted vs faint

faint is a noun but fainthearted is not a noun.

faint and fainthearted both are adjectives.

faint is a verb but fainthearted is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
faint Yes Yes Yes No
fainthearted No Yes No No
As adjectives, faint and fainthearted are synonyms defined as:
  • faint and fainthearted: lacking conviction or boldness or courage
Other synonyms of faint include faint-hearted, timid.
faint (noun) fainthearted (noun)
a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
faint (adjective) fainthearted (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) fainthearted (verb)
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
Difference between faint and fainthearted

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