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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
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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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