Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unprovoked
Adjective
/ʌnprəˈvoʊkt/
Definition
Not caused by anything; without any reason or justification.
Examples
- The unprovoked attack left the witnesses shocked.
- He endured unprovoked criticism from his peers.
- Her unprovoked laughter filled the room with joy.
Meaning
Unprovoked refers to actions or behaviors that occur without any provocation, prompting, or justifiable cause. It implies that the action is spontaneous and not a reaction to any prior event.
Synonyms
- Unjustified
- Unwarranted
- Uncalled-for
- Random
