unstinting
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Very generous; given or giving without restraint or limit: Describes someone who gives something (such as money, time, praise, or effort) freely, abundantly, and without holding back.
Usage and Examples
The adjective "unstinting" is used to describe a quality of generosity or effort that is not limited or restricted. It often modifies nouns like support, praise, effort, devotion, generosity, or aid.
- She was unstinting in her efforts to help the community.
- The project succeeded thanks to his unstinting dedication.
- They received unstinting support from their colleagues during the difficult period.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "Unstinting in one's...": This is a common collocation used to specify the area of generosity.
- He was unstinting in his praise for the team's hard work.
- The volunteers were unstinting in their commitment.
Variants and Related Words
- Unstinted (adjective): This is a direct synonym, meaning not restricted or limited. It is used in very similar contexts.
- She gave him her unstinted attention.
- Unstintingly (adverb): The adverbial form, meaning in a very generous or unrestricted manner.
- He praised her work unstintingly.
Synonyms
- Lavish: Giving or given in great amounts, sometimes excessively so.
- Munificent: Characterized by great generosity, especially with money.
- Unsparing: Not holding back; severe or generous, depending on context (e.g., unsparing criticism vs. unsparing support).
- Generous: Willing to give and share freely; the most general synonym.
- Bountiful: Given in large amounts; abundant.
Antonyms
- Stingy
- Miserly
- Niggardly
- Sparing
- Frugal (when implying limited giving)
Adjective
- very generous
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain