100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "flinching"

Definition

Flinching (noun) refers to the act or reaction of drawing back or recoiling, often in response to fear, pain, surprise, or discomfort. It can also indicate a lack of courage or resolve in facing a challenge.

Synonyms

• Wincing
• Recoiling
• Cringing
• Shrinking
• Hesitating
• Cowering

Antonyms

• Steeling
• Bracing
• Enduring
• Facing
• Confronting
• Standing firm

Examples

1. He showed no signs of flinching when the loud noise erupted.
2. The child was flinching at the sight of the scary movie.
3. Despite the intense pressure, she continued without flinching.
4. I caught him flinching at the thought of the dentist.
5. The soldier stood his ground without flinching.
6. She felt flinching when her friend made a sudden move.
7. He was always flinching at the slightest criticism.
8. The unexpected jab caused him to flinch involuntarily.
9. She avoided flinching during the painful procedure.
10. The audience gasped, but he remained steadfast, not flinching.
11. His body's natural response was to flinch at the sharp pain.
12. She noticed him flinching when the door slammed shut.
13. The dog was flinching from the loud thunder.
14. He tried to appear brave, but his eyes betrayed him by flinching.
15. The boxer didn’t show any signs of flinching during the match.
16. It was hard to avoid flinching when the needle approached.
17. She was proud of not flinching in the face of adversity.
18. He practiced not flinching when facing his fears.
19. The loud clap of thunder made everyone in the room flinch.
20. She could feel herself flinching at the harsh words.
21. The athlete kept his focus, not flinching at the competition.
22. He had a habit of flinching whenever someone raised their voice.
23. The ghost story made her flinch even though she didn’t believe in ghosts.
24. The unexpected touch made him flinch away.
25. She was surprised by her own flinching reaction to the jump scare.
26. The cold water caused him to flinch as he dove in.
27. He made a point of not flinching during the challenge.
28. The dramatic scene made the audience flinch in unison.
29. She was ashamed of flinching at the sight of blood.
30. The cat flinched when the dog barked loudly.
31. His bravado didn’t stop him from flinching at the sound.
32. She felt a moment of flinching before jumping into the pool.
33. The trainer noticed the boxer flinching when he practiced.
34. She managed to keep from flinching during the intense scene.
35. The loud clap made him flinch, even though he was prepared.
36. He wanted to appear fearless but couldn’t help flinching.
37. The sudden movement made everyone flinch in surprise.
38. She often found herself flinching at unexpected compliments.
39. His flinching reaction revealed his hidden fears.
40. The children were flinching at the shadows in the dark room.
41. The movie was so scary that she kept flinching throughout.
42. He tried to remain calm, despite flinching at the loud noise.
43. She witnessed him flinching when she mentioned the accident.
44. The startling news made him flinch in disbelief.
45. She regretted flinching during the crucial moment.
46. He couldn’t hide his flinching at the thought of public speaking.
47. The spooky sound made everyone flinch in their seats.
48. She bravely faced the challenge without flinching.
49. He felt a wave of flinching emotions come over him.
50. The thrilling ride had everyone flinching with excitement.
51. The sight of the snake made her flinch away instinctively.
52. He managed to suppress his flinching at the criticism.
53. The thunderstorm caused the dog to start flinching.
54. Her flinching at the scene surprised her friends.
55. The unexpected fall made everyone flinch.
56. He was proud of not flinching when the challenge arose.
57. The horror film had her flinching at every jump scare.
58. The teacher noticed students flinching at the difficult questions.
59. He felt embarrassed for flinching at the scary part.
60. The sudden movement behind her made her flinch.
61. She took a deep breath to avoid flinching at the pain.
62. The loud bang made everyone flinch in unison.
63. He was good at hiding his flinching from his friends.
64. The sudden surprise made her flinch in shock.
65. He recalled flinching at the harsh reality of the situation.
66. She felt a moment of flinching before making the leap.
67. The startling sound made the crowd flinch together.
68. He was determined not to show any signs of flinching.
69. She regretted flinching when her friend needed support.
70. The rollercoaster ride had everyone flinching with excitement.
71. He was surprised by his own flinching at the loud noise.
72. The sudden scare made her flinch and laugh nervously.
73. He recognized his flinching as a sign of fear.
74. The loud siren caused her to flinch instinctively.
75. She was too proud to admit to flinching at the joke.
76. The unexpected question made him flinch slightly.
77. He felt a wave of flinching emotions wash over him.
78. The cat flinched at the sudden movement of the toy.
79. She tried to keep her composure, despite flinching.
80. The loud shout made her flinch and look around.
81. He was surprised at how often he found himself flinching.
82. The horror movie had her flinching at every shadow.
83. The sudden flash of light made him flinch.
84. She felt herself flinching when he raised his hand.
85. He couldn’t help flinching at the unexpected noise.
86. The crowd collectively flinched at the startling announcement.
87. She knew better than to show any signs of flinching.
88. The unexpected question made him flinch in surprise.
89. He silently cursed himself for flinching at the joke.
90. The sudden movement made her flinch back in alarm.
91. He felt a moment of flinching before he spoke up.
92. The sound of breaking glass made everyone flinch.
93. She felt embarrassed for flinching during the scary part.
94. The loud crash made him flinch in shock.
95. She kept herself from flinching at the pain.
96. He noticed her flinching at the mention of the incident.
97. The unexpected turn of events made him flinch.
98. She tried not to let her flinching show during the test.
99. The sudden noise caused everyone to flinch in surprise.
100. He was determined to face his fears without flinching.