unstirring en · ADJ · etymology 1
Etymology
From un- + stirring.
Meanings
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Without stirring; quiet and still.
[…] but the comrade suddenly became deeply interested in his watch and passed abstractedly into the unstirring darkness.
1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London:
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Not stirring or rousing; not inspiring the emotions.
While often moving, "The Kevorkian File" is surprisingly unstirring. In the end, calmness prevails.
1996, Prouty, Variety and Daily Variety Television Reviews, 1993-1994:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more unstirring | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most unstirring | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |