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unstintingly

unstintingly

1 8.5
In a very generous way without holding back
  • adverb
  • /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋli/
translation icon : generosamente
  • The volunteers worked unstintingly to provide aid to those affected by the disaster.

Examples

  • She gave her time and resources unstintingly to support the local shelter.

  • He worked at his task methodically, unstintingly, even with gusto.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Those that were adopted, he threw himself behind unstintingly.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • They should respond fully and unstintingly to the media.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Not the least of my gains is that I've been able to love you unstintingly, just as you are, a family man.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Perhaps because of the way he lived or perhaps because of his own good nature, Cody had always been unstintingly fair in his attachments to each of his parents.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • American supporters of PC's program would, one feels, unstintingly approve of the language, style, and sentiments expressed in an increasing number of documents issued by public-sector bodies in Britain.

    Academic text (1994)
  • "A fearless soldier and a persuasive orator, she is depicted as an unstintingly resolute opponent who will neither request nor receive special treatment for herself and her family.

    Academic text (1993)
  • As the bishops wrote in 1940 on the eve of World War II, "we renew our most sacred and sincere loyalty to our government and to the basic ideals of the American Republic... and we are again resolved to give ourselves unstintingly to its defense and its lasting endurance and welfare."

    Blog text (34)
  • He has always loved his family unstintingly, ensuring that they feel valued and cherished.

Synonyms

wholeheartedly
vsunstintingly
57 4.6

Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts

differs by stressing generous giving without restraint instead of commitment
generously
vsunstintingly
49 2.0

In a way that gives more money or help than expected

focuses on giving without holding back rather than just willingness
liberally
vsunstintingly
10 3.9

In a generous way that gives a lot

is about giving freely from a generous intent rather than quantity alone
selflessly
vsunstintingly
7 3.8

In a way that puts other people's needs before your own

focuses on abundant giving without holding back, not only altruism
unreservedly
vsunstintingly
3 7.1

Completely and without holding back

is specifically generous and done without holding back
unselfishly
vsunstintingly
3 3.7

Showing care for other people more than for yourself

is about freely giving large amounts, not only altruistic motive
magnanimously
vsunstintingly
  • Formal
1 7.5

In a generous and forgiving way toward someone, often a rival

is about giving freely without restraint, not primarily forgiveness
bountifully
vsunstintingly
1 4.6

In a generous and plentiful way

emphasizes generosity without holding back rather than merely quantity
munificently
vsunstintingly
  • Formal
8.4

Someone gives large gifts or money in a very generous way

is generous by giving freely without restraint
bounteously
vsunstintingly
8.1

In a generous way that gives a lot

stresses giving without restraint rather than only abundance
beneficently
vsunstintingly
  • Formal
6.9

In a kind and generous way

is about giving freely without restraint rather than kindness alone
ungrudgingly
vsunstintingly
7.2

To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry

adds the sense of large giving without holding back
unqualifiedly
vsunstintingly
  • Formal
7.8

Completely and without any doubt

is similar but specifically describes generous, unrestrained giving
plenteously
vsunstintingly
  • Archaic
6.3

In large amounts

is about generous giving without holding back rather than mere abundance
fatly
vsunstintingly
8.6

In a generous way when giving money or rewards

is broader, covering any generous act done without restraint

How Generous

lavishly
11 5.6
unstintingly
1 8.5
generously
49 2.0
moderately
47 2.8
sparingly
15 3.5
stingily
1 8.4

Surface Forms

unstintingly positive

Morphology

unstintingly = unstinting (transparent) = un + stint + ing + ly

Formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'unstinting' (itself 'un-' + 'stint'), so the meaning is directly derived from 'unstinting'.

Etymology

Unstintingly starts with un- meaning 'not' and the root stint meaning 'to limit' or 'hold back', so it really says 'not limited'. A helpful image is someone who gives time or help like water that keeps flowing and does not stop. So, to do something unstintingly is to give or help 'without holding back'.