unblinking

adjective

un·​blink·​ing ˌən-ˈbliŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce unblinking (audio)
1
: not blinking
2
: not showing signs of emotion, doubt, or confusion
unblinking frankness
unblinkingly adverb

Examples of unblinking in a Sentence

The book provides an unblinking view of the causes of the war.
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In both defense missions and other live operations, these technologies can provide the fast, unblinking analysis of incoming threats required to support decision-making on which lives may depend. William Bain, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 In close-up, his unblinking gaze locked in so powerfully that the effect was extraordinary. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025 Approximation of the smooth, unblinking surface of polished stone or metal. Emily Witt, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025 There are worse ways to move through life than with unblinking faith in your next cast. AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unblinking

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unblinking was in 1850

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“Unblinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unblinking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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