Qualities

Synonyms for faint

Two senses of faint live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 2, TreelineQualities

deficient in magnitude

The wan sun cast faint shadows.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

weak

Same sentence, swapped: The wan sun cast weak shadows.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for faint as it is used in the sentence above.

lightheaded
dizzy
rocky

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineQualities

lacking conviction or boldness or courage

Faint heart ne'er won fair lady.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

timid

Same sentence, swapped: Timid heart ne'er won fair lady.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for faint as it is used in the sentence above.

dull
dead
tired

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