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Definition of unprovoked

unprovoked

/ˌʌn.prəˈvoʊkt/
un · pro · voked
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unprovoked Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Carried out, occurring, or initiated without prior cause, incitement, or justification, especially with regard to hostility, aggression, or criticism.

Example

"The referee immediately penalized the player for the unprovoked outburst during the match."

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• Rhymes for unprovoked

• Nearby Words

unprovable
unproved
unproven
unprovoked
unpruned
unpublicized
unpublishable

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to the past participle of 'provoke', which derives from Latin 'provocare' ('to call forth' or 'to challenge').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unprovoked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unprovoked
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