Faint heart ne'er won fair lady. Robert Burns - To Dr. Blackjack.
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)
Performed, done, or acted, in a weak or feeble manner; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy; slight; as, faint efforts; faint resistance
A faint attempt at something is one that is made without proper effort and with little enthusiasm. Caroline made a faint attempt at a laugh A faint smile crossed the Monsignor's face and faded quickly + faintly faint·ly John smiled faintly and shook his head
Wanting in courage, spirit, or energy; timorous; cowardly; dejected; depressed; as, "Faint heart ne'er won fair lady
If you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time, especially because you are hungry, or because of pain, heat, or shock. She suddenly fell forward on to the table and fainted I thought he'd faint when I kissed him. = pass out Faint is also a noun. She slumped to the ground in a faint
Someone who is faint feels weak and unsteady as if they are about to lose consciousness. Other signs of angina are nausea, sweating, feeling faint and shortness of breath