Difference between Fainthearted and Faint

What is the difference between Fainthearted and Faint?

Fainthearted as an adjective is faint of heart; irresolute; fearful. while Faint as an adjective is lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.

Fainthearted

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.

Faint

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of fainting.The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.Wanting in courage, spirit, or energy; timorous; cowardly; dejected; depressed.Lacking distinctness; hardly perceptible; striking the senses feebly; not bright, or loud, or sharp, or forcible; weak; as, a faint color, or sound.Performed, done, or acted, in a weak or feeble manner; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy; slight; as, faint efforts; faint resistance.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To lose consciousness. Caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).

Example sentence: My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint.

We hope you now know whether to use Fainthearted or Faint in your sentence.

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