- unblinking
- un·blinking
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unblinking
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unblinking — [spelling only] … English World dictionary
unblinking — un|blink|ing [ʌnˈblıŋkıŋ] adj literary if you look at something or someone with unblinking eyes, you look continuously at them without ↑blinking (=quickly closing and opening your eyes) unblinking stare/gaze ▪ His father s unblinking gaze was… … Dictionary of contemporary English
unblinking — [[t]ʌ̱nblɪ̱ŋkɪŋ[/t]] ADJ If you describe someone s eyes or expression as unblinking, you mean that they are looking steadily at something without blinking. [LITERARY] He stared into Leo s unblinking eyes. ...an expressionless, unblinking stare.… … English dictionary
unblinking — unblinkingly, adv. /un bling king/, adj. 1. not blinking. 2. without displaying response, as surprise, confusion, or chagrin: an unblinking reaction to the charges. 3. not varying or wavering; fearless; forthright: unblinking devotion. [1905 10;… … Universalium
unblinking — emotionless e*mo tion*less adj. 1. unsusceptible to, destitute of, or showing no emotion; unmoved by feeling. Opposite of {emotional}; as, he kept his emotionless objectivity and faith in the cause he served. [Narrower terms: {matter of fact,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
unblinking — adjective Date: 1850 1. not blinking 2. not showing signs of emotion, doubt, or confusion < unblinking frankness > • unblinkingly adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
unblinking — adj. Unblinking is used with these nouns: ↑eye … Collocations dictionary
unblinking — un•blink•ing [[t]ʌnˈblɪŋ kɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) not blinking 2) without displaying surprise, confusion, or chagrin 3) not varying or wavering: an unblinking faith in the future[/ex] • Etymology: 1905–10 un•blink′ing•ly, adv … From formal English to slang
unblinking — adjective Not blinking … Wiktionary
unblinking — Synonyms and related words: agile, alert, alive, attentive, awake, bright, calm, coolheaded, inexcitable, keen, nerveless, nimble, on the, on the alert, on the ball, on the job, prompt, qui vive, quick, ready, relaxed, rock steady, sharp,… … Moby Thesaurus
unblinking — un|blink|ing [ ʌn blıŋkıŋ ] adjective MAINLY LITERARY looking straight at someone or something without closing your eyes at all ╾ un|blink|ing|ly adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
