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Unsparingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsparingly

 

[ ʌnˈspɛrɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

generous manner

The word 'unsparingly' describes an action executed without any reservation or limitation. When someone does something unsparingly, they give it their all or provide in abundance without holding back. This adverb often relates to giving, spending, or doing things generously or excessively, whether that be in terms of time, resources, or emotional investment. It's often used to emphasize the strength or intensity of an action.

Synonyms

abundantly, generously, lavishly, magnanimously

Examples of usage

  • She loved him unsparingly.
  • He gave unsparingly to the charity.
  • They worked unsparingly to complete the project.
  • The teacher graded the tests unsparingly, providing thorough feedback.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsparingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem restrições

🇮🇳 बिना किसी संकोच के

🇩🇪 unverblümt

🇮🇩 tanpa batas

🇺🇦 безпощадно

🇵🇱 bez oszczędności

🇯🇵 遠慮なく

🇫🇷 sans réserve

🇪🇸 sin restricciones

🇹🇷 cömertçe

🇰🇷 아낌없이

🇸🇦 بدون تحفظات

🇨🇿 neomezeně

🇸🇰 bez obmedzení

🇨🇳 毫不吝啬

🇸🇮 brez zadržkov

🇮🇸 án sparnaði

🇰🇿 шектемей

🇬🇪 უხმაუროდ

🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətsiz

🇲🇽 sin restricciones

Etymology

The term 'unsparingly' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' and the adjective 'sparing.' The prefix 'un-' indicates negation, so when combined with 'sparing,' it essentially means 'not sparing' or 'not holding back.' The word 'sparing' itself comes from Old French 'espargner', which means to save or to be frugal, and has its roots in the Latin word 'sparingere,' meaning to scatter. Over time, the adverbial form emerged to convey the meaning of acting without restraint or reservation. The evolution of the word emphasizes a shift from carefulness and restraint to a more bounteous and selfless approach.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,059 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.