unsparing

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das sehr großzügig oder freigiebig ist, oder aber streng und gnadenlos.

Describes someone or something that is very generous or giving, or that is severe and without mercy.

1. Very generousC1formal

   Giving freely and generously, without holding back.

   Freigiebig

   • The philanthropist was unsparing in his donations to the hospital.
   • She offered unsparing praise for her team's hard work.
   • He was unsparing with his time, helping anyone who asked.

   Synonymebounteousbountifulgenerouslavishliberalmunificentopenhandedunstinting

   Antonymeclosefistedmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenuriousstingytightfisted

2. Ruthless or severeC1formal

   Showing no mercy or leniency; harsh and critical.

   Unbarmherzig, schonungslos

   • The critic was unsparing in his review of the film.
   • The general launched an unsparing attack on the enemy forces.
   • Her unsparing honesty sometimes hurt people's feelings.

   Synonymeharshmercilesspitilessrelentlessremorselessruthlessseveresternunforgivingunmerciful

   Antonymeforgivinggentlekindlenientmerciful