faintness

noun

1. 1

   the quality of being dim or lacking contrast

2. 2

   the trait of lacking boldness and courage

   faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose

3. 3

   barely audible

4. 4

   the property of being without strength

   the faintness or potency of the feeling

5. 5

   a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon