unstinting — given or giving without restraint; unsparing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: given or giving without restraint; unsparing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom gives unstinting criticism about my cooking, even when I just boil water.
- The teacher provided unstinting encouragement to help her students succeed.
- He showed unstinting loyalty to his favorite pizza place, ordering from there every single day.
unstinting
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/]
given or giving without restraint; unsparing
An unstinting volunteer generously distributes supplies without restraint.
With unstinting hands forever glinting, printing blessings and hinting at the endless light of giving without measure
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'stint,' which comes from Old English 'styntan' meaning 'to blunt' or 'to make dull,' later developing the sense of 'to limit' or 'to be sparing with.'
Breakdown
un- (not/without) + stint (to limit or restrain) + -ing (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom gives unstinting criticism about my cooking, even when I just boil water.”
“The teacher provided unstinting encouragement to help her students succeed.”
“He showed unstinting loyalty to his favorite pizza place, ordering from there every single day.”
“The volunteers gave unstinting service to the community during the crisis.”
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