unsparing

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    very generous
    not forbearing; ruthless

Word Origin

unsparing (adj.)
"showing no mercy," 1580s, from un- (1) "not" + sparing, attested from late 14c. as a present participle adjective from spare (v.). Meaning "profuse" is from 1660s. Related: Unsparingly.

Antonym

adj.

sparing

Example

1. Unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment .
2. In a scathing and unsparing manner .
3. He is unsparing of his own peace and comfort .
4. Here our tone turned unsparing .
5. Rohde is unsparing about his own shortcomings .

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