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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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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