unblinking

[ uhn-bling-king ]

/ ʌnˈblɪŋ kɪŋ /

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adjective

not blinking.

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

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

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Origin of unblinking

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

OTHER WORDS FROM unblinking

un·blink·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby unblinking

unbleached, unblemished, unblenched, unblessed, unblinded, unblinking, unblock, unblooded, unbloodied, unblown, unblushing

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How to use unblinking in a sentence

The telescope couldn’t maintain its unblinking view of the same part of the sky.
A century of astronomy revealed Earth’s place in the universe|Lisa Grossman|July 21, 2021|Science News
He says he hopes Abdulaziz’s unblinking stance will prompt other young people to take up activism.
A new movie about Jamal Khashoggi reveals a protégé who is alive and under assault|Steven Zeitchik|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
In their midst stands a soldier with the Lebanese armed forces in a red beret, sporting an assault rifle and an unblinking stare.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda|Ruth Michaelson|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sarah, for example, brings her unblinking perspective and razor-sharp wit to more than just comedy.
Sarah and Susan Silverman: Comedian and Rabbi are Perfect Sisters|Kevin Fallon|March 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

His eyes stared, flat black spots, unmoving, unblinking, giving out nothing.
The Strange and Mysterious Death of Mrs. Jerry Lee Lewis|Richard Ben Cramer|January 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The unblinking electronic eye was an extension of his own reflexes and acuity—when the red light went on, all else was excluded.
‘A Fiery Tribune’|Clive Irving|September 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“I'm not in this profession to be famous,” he told the room with that unblinking, Semper Fi look that comes so naturally to him.
Hollywood's New Macho Man|Gina Piccalo|April 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He had clear, unblinking, grey-green eyes, the colour of a stormy sea before the dawn.
Jaffery|William J. Locke
They watched with round, unblinking eyes the three who had just come out of the side passage.
Star Born|Andre Norton
An odd sensation of shyness took possession of me under the glare of so many pairs of unblinking eyes.
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Moera was silent for a while, watching him with unblinking green eyes.
The Status Civilization|Robert Sheckley
Still I sat as one petrified, my eyes unblinking as I stared at him, fear eating at my heart.
Before Adam|Jack London

British Dictionary definitions for unblinking

unblinking

/ (ʌnˈblɪŋkɪŋ) /

adjective

without blinking

showing no visible response or emotion

not wavering through trepidation or fear

Derived forms of unblinking

unblinkingly, adverb

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