unblinking

[ uhn-bling-king ]
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adjective
  1. not blinking.

  2. without displaying response, as surprise, confusion, or chagrin: an unblinking reaction to the charges.

  1. not varying or wavering; fearless; forthright: unblinking devotion.

Origin of unblinking

1
First recorded in 1905–10; un-1 + blinking

Other words from unblinking

  • un·blink·ing·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for unblinking

unblinking

/ (ʌnˈblɪŋkɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. without blinking

  2. showing no visible response or emotion

  1. not wavering through trepidation or fear

Derived forms of unblinking

  • unblinkingly, adverb

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