unsparing

/ˈʌnˌspɛərɪŋ/
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Definitions of unsparing
  1. adjective
    not forbearing; ruthless
    “an unsparing critic”
    synonyms:
    inclement
    used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy
  2. adjective
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
    “unsparing generosity”
    synonyms: lavish, munificent, overgenerous, too-generous, unstinted, unstinting
    generous
    willing to give and share unstintingly
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