unsparingly

Examples

• All

• "The epithet 'poetic'—used unsparingly in exhibition reviews—did not have a well-defined meaning, but it was not just an empty turn of phrase, either."

  Academic text (2014)

• Yet they are the ones who give unsparingly of their humble provisions.

  Academic text (2004)

• And in generation after generation, the Palestinian Arab people gave of themselves unsparingly in the valiant battle for liberation and homeland.

  Academic text (2002)

• The authors and editor Lee Gutkind deserve credit for being unsparingly honest about doctoring, about decision-making, about their own.

  Blog text (25)

• A once-elegant parlor had been painted light green and unsparingly illuminated with overhead fluorescent lighting.

  Fiction book (1990)

• The restrictions identified in the section of the Code that addressed "Marriage and Sex" resulted in thoroughly watered-down stories, as historian Michelle Nolan put it unsparingly (154).

  Academic text (2013)

• This home is the vast estate of Colonel Lloyd, the despotic master whom he had portrayed so unsparingly in his best-selling 1845 Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave.

  Academic text (2008)

• The report addressed the issues unsparingly, revealing uncomfortable truths about the organization's practices.

• He shared his knowledge unsparingly with the team, ensuring everyone had the information needed to succeed.

Synonyms

H

harshly

vsunsparingly

49 3.5

In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant

keeps the no-restraint idea but allows for generous uses

B

bluntly

vsunsparingly

40 4.6

In a direct way that is not polite

lacks restraint and can be harsh or generous

R

roughly

vsunsparingly

36 1.4

In a hard, violent way that shows no care

shows the same lack of moderation but may be generous instead

M

mercilessly

vsunsparingly

22 6.4

In a way that shows no pity

matches the unrestrained sense yet can also mean generous excess

R

ruthlessly

vsunsparingly

18 6.6

To act without pity and treat people very harshly

keeps the lack-of-restraint idea but can be generous instead

R

roundly

vsunsparingly

13 5.8

To act in a strong, direct way, often to criticize someone

lacks restraint and can be harsh or generous

U

unkindly

vsunsparingly

4 4.4

To act in a harsh or mean way that hurts others

may equally mean being unreserved in a positive way

D

disparagingly

vsunsparingly

• Offensive

3 7.3

In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them

is broader, meaning simply without restraint rather than only belittling

U

unconscionably

vsunsparingly

2 8.9

In a way that is very unfair or too harsh

is more neutral, meaning simply without restraint rather than immoral excess

S

scathingly

vsunsparingly

1 7.9

Saying something in a very harsh and critical way

is similar in lack of moderation but can instead praise freely

U

uncharitably

vsunsparingly

1 6.8

In a harsh and unkind way toward other people

can be the same lack of restraint but also mean generosity

U

ungently

vsunsparingly

1 8.0

In a rough way that hurts or upsets someone

is similar in no restraint but can also mean generous action

U

unforgivingly

vsunsparingly

1 7.4

In a harsh way that gives no second chances

shares the without-restraint trait but does not imply unforgiveness

A

abrasively

vsunsparingly

6.5

In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting

expresses the same no-restraint quality but can also be positive

V

vituperatively

vsunsparingly

• Offensive

9.9

To criticise someone using very harsh, insulting words

shares the without-holding-back quality but can be kind instead

S

slightingly

vsunsparingly

9.9

In a way that shows little respect for someone or their work

can also apply without scorn, simply showing no moderation

Antonyms

M

moderately

47 2.8

To some degree but not very much

How Restrained

temperately

1 6.5

firmly

92 1.0

forcefully

49 3.5

unsparingly

1 7.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology