Unprovoked (Adjective)
Meaning
Occurring without motivation or provocation; "motiveless malignity"; "unprovoked and dastardly attack"- F.D.Roosevelt.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The bear attacked the hiker without warning, an unprovoked assault that left her with serious injuries.
- The politician's unprovoked remarks about his opponent's family sparked outrage among voters.
- The driver was shocked when another motorist made an unprovoked gesture of anger as they passed on the highway.
- The soldier's unprovoked shooting of a civilian led to a thorough investigation and disciplinary action.
- The dog's unprovoked biting of a child led to its removal from the home and retraining.