unblinking — not closing the eyes; showing steady, unwavering attention or gaze
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not closing the eyes; showing steady, unwavering attention or gaze
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The cat watched the mouse hole with unblinking patience.
- My grandmother has an unblinking ability to spot lies.
- The security guard maintained an unblinking watch over the entrance.
unblinking
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈblɪŋkɪŋ/]
not closing the eyes; showing steady, unwavering attention or gaze
Steady unwavering watchful gaze
Unblinking thinking makes his rival's confidence start sinking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Unblinking is a compound formation in English, combining the negation prefix un- with blink, a verb derived from Middle Dutch blinken (to shine or glance quickly). The word emerged to describe the quality of not blinking, particularly used for steady, unwavering gazes.
Breakdown
un- (negation prefix meaning 'not') + blink (from Middle Dutch blinken, meaning to close and open the eyes rapidly) + -ing (adjectival suffix forming adjectives from verbs).
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The cat watched the mouse hole with unblinking patience.”
“My grandmother has an unblinking ability to spot lies.”
“The security guard maintained an unblinking watch over the entrance.”
“She showed unblinking courage in the face of danger.”
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