unprovoked Definition
not caused by anything that has happened or been said.
Using unprovoked: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unprovoked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The attack was completely unprovoked.
Example
He suddenly launched into an unprovoked attack on his colleague.
Example
The dog's unprovoked aggression was concerning.
unprovoked Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for unprovoked
- unwarranted
- unjustified
- uncalled-for
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Summary: unprovoked in Brief
'Unprovoked' [ˌʌnprəˈvəʊkt] means not caused by anything that has happened or been said. It is often used to describe sudden and unexpected attacks or aggression, as in 'The attack was completely unprovoked.' It is an adjective with synonyms like 'unwarranted' and 'unjustified,' and antonyms like 'provoked' and 'justified.'
