There was a faint sound of footsteps in the distance.
faint hope
Frequency:
75
%
She clung to a faint hope that things would get better.
faint heart
Frequency:
70
%
He was a faint heart and always avoided confrontations.
faint smile
Frequency:
60
%
She managed a faint smile despite feeling unwell.
Idiomatic Expressions for faint
Phrase: faint praise
Meaning: a compliment that is so weak or insincere that it is almost an insult
Usage: The boss's faint praise for my work was disappointing.