unsparing
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un·spar·ing

adjective \-ˈsper-iŋ\

Definition of UNSPARING

1
: not merciful or forbearing : hard, ruthless <an unsparing satire> <an unsparing critic>
2
: not frugal : liberal, profuse <unsparing generosity>
un·spar·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of UNSPARING

  1. <neighbors were unsparing in their charity when a local family was rendered homeless by a fire>
  2. <unsparing in his criticism of the welfare state>

First Known Use of UNSPARING

circa 1586

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