Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stare-blankly
verb phrase
/stɛr ˈblæŋkli/
Definition
To gaze steadily with a vacant expression, showing a lack of thought or awareness.
Examples
- After hearing the shocking news, she could only stare blankly at the screen.
- He stared blankly into space, unable to process the information he had just received.
- During the lecture, many students stared blankly, struggling to understand the complex topic.
Meaning
Staring blankly implies that a person is looking at something without really seeing it, often due to being lost in thought or confused.
Synonyms
- gaze vacantly
- look blankly
- stare vacantly
