unwinking C2 Topic:Senses & Perception US /ʌnˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ UK /ʌnˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ See IPA manual Freq #885141 Meanings 1 adj not blinking or closing the eyes The cat watched the doorway with an unwinking stare. 2 adj continuously watchful, steady, or unyielding The sentry maintained unwinking vigilance throughout the night. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · not blinking or closing the... unblinkingfixed 2 adj · continuously watchful,... vigilantwatchfulunrelenting ↔ Opposites blinkinginattentive Word family Derived forms unwinkingly Related forms winkstarevigilance Etymology Formed from un- ("not") + winking. Its figurative use turns an eye that never blinks into an image of constant vigilance or unwavering attention. Topics Senses & Perception External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # unwinking **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ʌnˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ **IPA (UK):** /ʌnˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ **Frequency rank:** 885141 ## Meanings 1. not blinking or closing the eyes 2. continuously watchful, steady, or unyielding ## Examples - The cat watched the doorway with an unwinking stare. - The sentry maintained unwinking vigilance throughout the night. ## Synonyms - unblinking - fixed - vigilant ## Antonyms - blinking - inattentive ## Derived Forms - unwinkingly ## Related Forms - wink - stare - vigilance ## Etymology Formed from un- ("not") + winking. Its figurative use turns an eye that never blinks into an image of constant vigilance or unwavering attention. ## Topics - Senses & Perception markdown