Antonyms for unstinting


Grammar : Adj
Spell : stint
Phonetic Transcription : stɪnt


Definition of unstinting

Origin :
  • late 14c., "unceasing," from un- (1) "not" + present participle of stint (v.). Meaning "lavish" attested by 1845.
  • adj generous
Example sentences :
  • Creasy and many other historians are unstinting in praise of Mahmoud.
  • Extract from : « The Turkish Empire, its Growth and Decay » by Lord Eversley
  • His generosity and kindliness toward his fellow-men was unstinting, but he was withal full to the brim of eccentricity.
  • Extract from : « Cornwall » by G. E. Mitton
  • Those who brought the richest gifts considered them a poor return for her own unstinting helpfulness.
  • Extract from : « A Pioneer Mother » by Hamlin Garland
  • The Nation owes them its unstinting support while the battle continues--and its enduring gratitude when their service is done.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various
  • Mr. Kitchell grumbled at first, but when he learned my mission he, too, was jubilant and unstinting in his praise.
  • Extract from : « The Yazoo Mystery » by Irving Craddock
  • The grounds behind were unstinting, and reached half a mile back to the mountain abutting it.
  • Extract from : « The Red Debt » by Everett MacDonald
  • He was the special patron of the priests, who, in return, were unstinting in their insistence upon his divinity.
  • Extract from : « The Fijians » by Basil Thomson
  • He threw about his largesses with an unstinting hand, and everything went smoothly with him.
  • Extract from : « History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. I (of 3) » by Sir John William Kaye
  • His face would light up all over, and he would be unstinting in his praise.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Johannes Brahms (Vol 1 of 2) » by Florence May

Synonyms for unstinting

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