unblinking

Examples

• All

• Only her eyes were unblinking as she stared at me.

  Fiction book (1997)

• A pale, wintry blue, they regarded Rachel with an unblinking calm that was downright creepy.

  Fiction book (1998)

• "Who is this person?" says Walter, looking at Kit with his big, unblinking eyes.

  Fiction book (1999)

• I make long unblinking eye contact with everybody on set, especially in Ellen's house.

• His eyes looked right into her, steady and unblinking, and she couldn't turn away.

  Fiction book (1995)

• Through the unblinking eyes of television, people of all races joined together in witnessing a terrible chapter in history.

  JFK Assassination: A New Perspective (2025)

• Her blue eyes gazed, unblinking, into mine, filled with things discretion prevented her from saying.

  Fiction book (1994)

• After about five minutes, Casilda stopped and gazed at Larissa with an unblinking stare.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Greta sits with her chin propped elegantly in her hand, staring at Rachel, unblinking.

  Fiction book (1996)

• His dry lips cracked, his cheekbones protruded, and his blue eyes assumed an unblinking, fractured, crazed stare.

  Fiction book (1993)

Synonyms

U

unwavering

vsunblinking

22 5.8

Being firm in belief or support that does not change

focuses more on calm absence of reaction than ongoing resolve

E

expressionless

vsunblinking

11 4.4

Having a face or way of acting that shows no feeling

is similar but stresses calm firmness rather than mere blankness

I

impassive

vsunblinking

11 7.1

Not showing any feeling on the face or in the voice

is similar but places stronger focus on calm unwavering presence in difficulty

U

unemotional

vsunblinking

11 4.4

Not showing strong feelings

adds the idea of steady composure specifically in serious situations

E

emotionless

vsunblinking

11 5.5

Not showing feelings on the face or in the voice

adds a steady, unwavering quality when facing difficult circumstances

U

unflappable

vsunblinking

9 7.4

Not getting upset or excited in difficult situations

is closer but highlights a steady absence of visible emotion in difficulty

U

unflinching

vsunblinking

8 6.6

Not showing fear in dangerous and difficult situations

emphasizes calm steadiness and lack of emotional reaction rather than bravery focus

U

undaunted

vsunblinking

5 7.1

Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult

is calmer and emphasizes absence of visible emotion rather than determination

U

untroubled

vsunblinking

4 3.5

Calm and not worried about problems

is firmer and shows absence of any emotional reaction in serious cases

I

imperturbable

vsunblinking

2 8.1

Not easily upset or worried, even in difficult situations

is similar but stresses steady lack of visible reaction rather than inner invulnerability

U

unswerving

vsunblinking

2 7.5

Firm and not changing, especially in loyalty or support

is less about loyalty and more about showing no emotional reaction

U

unintimidated

vsunblinking

1 7.5

Not afraid when people try to scare or stop you

is less about fearlessness and more about staying emotionally unmoved

C

cold-eyed

vsunblinking

1 7.6

Not showing strong feeling when judging something

is similar but stresses a steady, emotionless outward appearance in crises

U

unflustered

vsunblinking

1 6.1

Calm and not showing worry when things are difficult

is about being emotionally unmoved rather than simply composed under stress

U

unfaltering

vsunblinking

1 7.5

Always steady and showing no doubt or pause

is about unemotional steadiness rather than firmness of resolve

U

unimpassioned

vsunblinking

1 7.4

Calm and not showing strong feelings

is more about showing no visible reaction in tense situations

U

unhysterical

vsunblinking

1 6.8

Calm and not showing strong or out of control feelings in a stressful situation

adds an image of steady lack of any reaction, not only absence of hysteria

U

untwinkling

vsunblinking

• Archaic

9.3

A steady look in which the eyes do not blink or move

is about general calm and lack of emotional reaction rather than eye stillness

U

unwinking

vsunblinking

8.1

A steady look with eyes that do not blink

focuses more on remaining calm and not reacting in hard situations

S

self-collected

vsunblinking

6.1

Calm and in control of your feelings in difficult situations

is more about showing no reaction outwardly than full internal control

U

unflurried

vsunblinking

8.2

Calm and not showing any sign of worry

is about an absence of any visible emotional response, not only calmness

I

impassible

vsunblinking

8.3

Not showing any emotion on the face

focuses more on outward steadiness and lack of reaction in stress

U

unfearing

vsunblinking

7.2

Not feeling afraid when facing danger or difficulty

focuses on not showing emotion rather than brave action

U

uncowed

vsunblinking

7.1

Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage

is about calm, steady reaction rather than active courage

U

undismayed

vsunblinking

7.0

Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult

is more about calm lack of visible reaction rather than resilience

U

unstirring

vsunblinking

7.2

Being steady and not changing in feeling or opinion

highlights outward lack of emotional response especially in hard moments

U

unshrinking

vsunblinking

8.1

Being brave and not moving away from danger

is about showing no emotion rather than the active choice to face danger

Antonyms

E

emotional

535 2.1

Showing strong feelings that are easy to see

R

reactive

24 4.3

Quickly showing a strong response when something affects it

How Calm

unblinking

7 6.7

steady

186 1.3

calm

735 1.0

uneasy

98 3.2

nervous

∞ 1.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology