Definition

Having a slight or weak quality; not strong or clear.

Example

After running, I felt a faintish dizziness that made me sit down.

Conversation

I felt a bit faintish after that workout.

Really? You should take it easy sometimes.

Yeah, I think I pushed myself too hard this time.

Next time, just remember to hydrate and rest a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Faintish → It is formed from "faint" (from Old French *feint*, meaning to feign or pretend) and "-ish" (a suffix meaning somewhat or having the quality of). The word "faintish" describes a quality of being somewhat faint or weak.

Memory Tip

Think of 'faint' as meaning weak or feeble, and the '-ish' suffix suggests a quality of being somewhat that way. So, faintish means having a somewhat weak quality.

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