Definition

Adjective: 1. Not blinking; having eyes wide open and steady: Describes a fixed, unwavering gaze where the eyes do not close momentarily. 2. Showing no visible emotion; steadfast and unwavering, especially in the face of danger or difficulty: Describes a demeanor that is calm, resolute, and without signs of fear or distress.

Usage and Examples

• Literal (Not blinking):
  • The cat watched the bird with unblinking intensity.
  • He stared unblinking at the bright screen for too long.
• Figurative (Steadfast, emotionless):
  • She gave unblinking testimony before the committee.
  • The soldier stood with unblinking resolve as the general inspected the troops.
  • He faced the criticism with unblinking honesty.

Advanced Usage

• "Unblinking gaze/look/stare": A very common collocation emphasizing a fixed, intense, and often unsettling way of looking.
  • The detective fixed the suspect with an unblinking gaze.
• "Unblinking attention": Complete and unwavering focus.
  • The documentary holds the viewer's unblinking attention from start to finish.
• "Unblinking acceptance": Accepting something difficult without visible emotional reaction.
  • He showed unblinking acceptance of his fate.

Variants and Related Words

• Unblinkingly (adverb): In an unblinking manner.
  • She stared unblinkingly at the horizon.

Synonyms

• Steady: Firm and unwavering.
• Unflinching: Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.
• Impassive: Not feeling or showing emotion.
• Stoic: Enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

Antonyms

• Blinking: Closing and opening the eyes quickly.
• Flustered: Agitated or confused.
• Nervous: Easily agitated or alarmed.

Adjective

1. not shrinking from danger
2. showing no visible emotion
   • stood unblinking and accepted a sentence of a year