unsparing
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Giving without restraint, or harshly critical and thorough.
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Which word fits the gap? "The review was _____ in its criticism of the film's plot."
Answer: unsparing
In your own words, what does "unsparing" mean?
Giving without restraint, or harshly critical and thorough.
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