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unsparing

unsparing

1 7.0
Very generous and not holding back with help or praise
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈspɛrɪŋ/
translation icon : generoso
  • She received unsparing praise from her teachers for her dedication and hard work.

Examples

  • Their unsparing generosity helped hundreds of families during the crisis.

  • The philanthropist was unsparing in his support for local charities, funding numerous community projects.

  • The teacher was unsparing in her praise for the students.

  • He showed an unsparing commitment to his work.

  • The committee was unsparing in its efforts to provide support for the local community.

  • Her unsparing praise for the team's hard work motivated everyone to excel further.

  • The artist's unsparing dedication to her craft was evident in each masterpiece she created.

Synonyms

generous
vsunsparing
79 1.2

Willing to forgive small mistakes and not be strict

focuses on giving amounts or effort rather than character
lavish
vsunsparing
59 5.5

Rich and full of expensive things, like a large party or home

is generous but lacks the rich or luxurious sense
unstinting
vsunsparing
1 7.7

Giving a lot without holding back

has the same meaning but is a different word form
munificent
vsunsparing
  • Formal
1 9.1

Very generous and giving large gifts of money to others

is generous too but less extreme in amount
unstinted
vsunsparing
8.6

Given freely and generously without holding back

has the same sense but uses another word form

Antonyms

stingy
26 5.2

Not willing to spend money or give help to others

How Generous

to lavish
17 5.3
unsparing
1 7.0
generous
79 1.2
frugal
31 4.9
stingy
26 5.2

Surface Forms

unsparing positive
unsparing comparative
unsparing superlative

Morphology

unsparing = sparing (transparent) = un + spare + ing

The meaning is directly compositional: 'unsparing' means not sparing, i.e. generous or unrestrained in giving or praise.

Etymology

Unsparing comes from the parts un- 'not' and spare 'to keep back' or 'to give'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine someone who does not keep back praise or help and so gives a lot, which is why unsparing can mean 'very generous'.