schonungslos

mercilessly, without sparing

adverb SHOH-nungs-lohs Rare

Also means

brutally (honestly)

Usage Note

schonungslos describes confronting a situation or person with no softening: schonungslos ehrlich, schonungslos aufdecken. The manner is thorough and harsh, but often in service of truth-telling.

Examples

"Der Bericht analysiert die Missstände schonungslos."

Natural Translation

The report analyses the grievances mercilessly.

Literal Translation

The report analyses the grievances without-sparing.

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