unprovoked
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Adjective — Happening without any prior action to cause it.
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Etymology
From un- + provoked.
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What does “unprovoked” mean?
The word “unprovoked” means happening without any prior action to cause it. In plain terms, done for no reason — nothing prompted it.
How do you pronounce “unprovoked”?
“Unprovoked” is pronounced uhnp-ruh-VOHKT (/ˌʌnpɹəˈvoʊkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “unprovoked” in a sentence?
Here is “unprovoked” used in a sentence: “Witnesses said the attack was completely unprovoked.”
What part of speech is “unprovoked”?
“Unprovoked” is an adjective.