staring
word · lemma: stare
/ˈstɛɹɪŋ/
STAIR-ing
/stˈeəɹɪŋ/
STAIR-ing
Definition
Looking at someone or something for a long time without looking away. It often feels intense, rude, or very focused.
Usage & Nuances
'Staring' is usually stronger than 'looking' and often has a negative feeling. Common patterns: 'stare at someone/something' and 'stop staring'. It can also show shock, curiosity, or deep thought depending on context.
Spanish: mirando fijamentePortuguese (BR): encarando fixamente - olhando fixamentePortuguese (PT): a olhar fixamenteChinese (Simplified): 盯着看Chinese (Traditional): 盯著看Hindi: घूरना - टकटकी लगाकर देखनाArabic: التحديقBengali: তাকিয়ে থাকাRussian: уставиться - пристально смотретьJapanese: じっと見つめるVietnamese: nhìn chằm chằmKorean: 빤히 바라보기 - 응시하기Turkish: dik dik bakmak - gözünü dikmekUrdu: گھورناIndonesian: menatap
Example Sentences
The boy is staring at the dog.
basic
Why are you staring at me?
basic
She sat by the window, staring outside.
basic
He just stood there, staring like he had seen a ghost.
natural
I caught myself staring at the same page for ten minutes.
natural
Stop staring and say what you want.
natural