What is another word for unprovoked?

Pronunciation: [ʌnpɹəvˈə͡ʊkt] (IPA)

Unprovoked refers to something that occurs without any apparent trigger, reason, or cause. Synonyms for unprovoked include unwarranted, uncalled-for, unjustified, groundless, senseless, and gratuitous. These words are often used to describe acts of violence, aggression, or hostility that seem to come out of nowhere. While unprovoked suggests a lack of evident or obvious cause, unwarranted indicates something that is unjustly or improperly motivated. Uncalled-for implies something that is excessive or inappropriate, while groundless suggests a complete absence of evidence or justification. Senseless and gratuitous both suggest acts that are without reason or purpose, but the former emphasizes the lack of logic or meaning, while the latter emphasizes the unnecessary or excessive nature of the action.

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What are the opposite words for unprovoked?

Unprovoked refers to something that is not caused or provoked by any external factor. The antonyms for this word are provoked, incited, instigated, induced, initiated, and triggered. These words indicate that the action or behavior was a response to a particular stimulus. For example, provoked means that the action was induced by someone or something, while incited suggests that the action was instigated deliberately. Induced implies that the behavior was inspired or caused by external factors, while initiated refers specifically to the initiation of an action or behavior. Triggered suggests that the action was a response to a particular event or trigger.

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Usage examples for Unprovoked

This unprovoked attack of a kindred nation leads to another advance in the education of the people.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
He lays stress on the expediency of judging the Comparini by the morals of their class, and Count Guido by the peculiarities of his own nature; admits the punishment of the wife and parents to have been excessive, and cannot admit it to have been unprovoked; does not pretend to decide between the conflicting statements, and does not consider that Pompilia's dying confession throws much light upon them; seeing that it may be equally true, or false, or neutralized by another reserved for the priest's ear.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
In the conduct of Esau, we see the triumph of time, of filial affection, and generosity over a deep sense of execrable treachery, unprovoked and irrevocable injury.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh

Famous quotes with Unprovoked

  • I don't believe America will justifiably make an unprovoked attack on another nation. It would not be consistent with what we have been as a nation or what we should be as a nation.
    Dick Armey
  • Most recently, terrorist forces have captured Israeli soldiers and fired rockets into Israeli cities - both unprovoked. These acts of aggression deserve the rapid and decisive response they received.
    John Boehner
  • The aggressive, unprovoked acts of violence against Israel by Hezbollah and Hamas are revealing. It is clear they don't want peace, but rather seek the ultimate destruction of Israel.
    John Boehner
  • A pre-emptive war in 'defense' of freedom would surely destroy freedom, because one simply cannot engage in barbarous action without becoming a barbarian, because one cannot defend human values by calculated and unprovoked violence without doing mortal damage to the values one is trying to defend.
    J. William Fulbright
  • Manfred was not one of those savage tyrants who wanton in cruelty unprovoked. The circumstances of his fortune had given an asperity to his temper, which was naturally humane; and his virtues were always ready to operate, when his passions did not obscure his reason.
    Horace Walpole

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