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staring

adjective

without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
TA
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈstɛɹɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

    “an arrant fool”

adjective

  1. (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

    “staring eyes”

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Example Sentences

an arrant fool
a complete coward
a consummate fool
a double-dyed villain
gross negligence
staring eyes

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