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craintif — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • eerie adj Strange and unsettling in a way that suggests something mysterious or supernatural.
  • faint adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
  • fearful adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
  • timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.

Senses

craintif is used for these senses in English:

  • eerie (Scotland) Frightened, timid.
  • faint Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
  • fearful Tending to fear; timid.
  • timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

faint — full definition

  1. adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
  2. adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
  3. verb To lose consciousness briefly, usually from lack of blood flow to the brain.

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