unsparingly

Holding nothing back

Unsparingly means without holding back or showing mercy.

Someone who criticizes unsparingly offers no softening of their judgment: The review unsparingly cataloged the film's flaws.

The word can also describe generous giving—lavishing resources without reservation: She gave unsparingly of her time.

Both senses share the idea of no restraint.

generous

lavishly

With excessive generosity

bountifully · profusely · unstintingly · freely · opulently · extravagantly · magnanimously · prodigally · copiously · plentifully

critical

brutally

In a cruel manner

severely · relentlessly · pitilessly · unforgivingly · scathingly · bluntly · candidly · frankly · pointedly · cuttingly

severe

harshly

In severe manner

austerely · stringently · uncompromisingly · inflexibly · demandingly · punitively · exactingly · unbendingly · unforgivingly · grimly

thorough

exhaustively

In complete, thorough manner

comprehensively · completely · fully · totally · unrelentingly · persistently · doggedly · tirelessly · assiduously · diligently

Opposites
generosity/resource expenditure

unsparinglysparingly

In limited amounts

frugally · stingily · parsimoniously · thriftily · miserly

severity/harshness

unsparinglygently

In a mild manner

mercifully · kindly · leniently · tenderly · compassionately

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G