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UNSPARING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unsparing mean?
• UNSPARING (adjective)
The adjective UNSPARING has 2 senses:
1. very generous
2. not forbearing; ruthless
Familiarity information: UNSPARING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Very generous
Synonyms:
lavish; munificent; overgenerous; too-generous; unsparing; unstinted; unstinting
Context example:
called for unstinting aid to Britain
Similar:
generous (willing to give and share unstintingly)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not forbearing; ruthless
Context example:
an unsparing critic
Similar:
inclement (used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy)
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