unsparing

/ʌnˈspeərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ənspˈɛrɪŋ] /ʌnˈsperɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [ənspˈɛrɪŋ] /ˌən-ˈsper-iŋ How to pronounce unsparing (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unsparing — adjective

  • unsparingpositive
  • more unsparingcomparative
  • most unsparingsuperlative

1. saying or judging things in a hard, direct way, without softening them to protec

1.形容詞C2
釋義

saying or judging things in a hard, direct way, without softening them to protect anyone's feelings

例句

Emma wrote an unsparing review of the play in Monday's paper.

unsparing review / public criticism

When the audit ended, Minho was unsparing in his judgment of the project.

unsparing in + judgment

同義詞
  • harsh

    broader everyday word for severe words or treatment

  • blunt

    focuses on directness more than cruelty

  • ruthless

    stronger and often suggests active cruelty

  • scathing

    especially strong for spoken or written criticism

反義詞
  • tactful

    careful not to hurt people's feelings

  • gentle

    soft in tone and treatment

文法句型

unsparing + noun

unsparing in + noun

用法筆記

Usually describes criticism, reporting, or judgment rather than physical actions. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is severe and unsoftened, not generous.

常見錯誤

❌The article was unsparing to the minister.
✅The article was unsparing in its criticism of the minister.
💡this sense usually describes severe judgment or language, not a person as a direct object.

2. giving money, time, help, or praise very freely, without trying to save or limit

2.形容詞C2
釋義

giving money, time, help, or praise very freely, without trying to save or limit it

例句

Jabari has always been unsparing with his time when younger cousins need help.

unsparing with + time

During the flood, neighbors were unsparing in giving food and dry clothes.

unsparing in + giving

同義詞
  • generous

    neutral everyday word for giving a lot

  • lavish

    suggests giving on a large or rich scale

  • free-handed

    formal and close in meaning, especially with money

  • liberal

    formal; often used for money, praise, or support

反義詞
  • stingy

    unwilling to give money, time, or help

  • sparing

    careful not to give or use much

文法句型

unsparing with + noun

unsparing in + gerund

用法筆記

Most often followed by 'with' plus the thing given, such as time, money, praise, or help. Distinguish from sense 1: the lack of restraint is positive here because someone gives freely.

常見錯誤

❌She is unsparing to her money.
✅She is unsparing with her money.
💡use 'with' for the thing someone gives freely.