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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of unstir form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Without stirring; quiet and still.
2. 2
   Not stirring or rousing; not inspiring the emotions.

   "While often moving, "The Kevorkian File" is surprisingly unstirring. In the end, calmness prevails."

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"While often moving, "The Kevorkian File" is surprisingly unstirring. In the end, calmness prevails."

Etymology

From un- + stirring.

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