Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

faintest clue

Phrase
/ˈfeɪntɪst kluː/
Definition
A very slight or vague hint or indication about something.
Examples
  • I don’t have the faintest clue where my keys are.
  • She seemed confused and had the faintest clue about the project’s requirements.
  • Despite all the clues, he was left with the faintest clue about the correct answer.
Meaning
The term ‘faintest clue’ refers to the minimal amount of information or guidance that one might have regarding a situation, problem, or mystery.
Synonyms
  • slight hint
  • vague indication
  • barest notion
  • minor suggestion