unflinching · intensity · pupils · contact · face · challenge · truth · bold · steady · connection · soul · intimidate · sincere · piercing · unwavering · meet · lock · courage
look in the eyeignore
Refuse to notice
snub · give the cold shoulder · look right through · dismiss · disregard
IDEA.org / Words / look in the eye
Related — gaze (Fixed, intent look); stare (Prolonged fixed gaze); confront (Face squarely, address directly); direct · honest · unflinching · intensity · pupils · contact · face · challenge · truth · bold
directness of gazelook in the eye ≠ look away Redirect one's gaze; glance away · look down · look past · look through
honesty/confrontationlook in the eye ≠ turn one's back on; avoid · evade · dodge · cower · skulk
social engagementlook in the eye ≠ ignore Refuse to notice; snub · give the cold shoulder · look right through · dismiss · disregard
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/look_in_the_eye