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unprovoked (adj.)

1580s, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of provoke (v.).

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unprovoked (adj.)
occurring without motivation or provocation; "unprovoked and dastardly attack"- F.D.Roosevelt;
Synonyms: motiveless / wanton
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unpronounceable

unpropitious

unprotected

unprovable

unproved

unprovoked

unpublished

unpunctual

unpunished

unqualified

unquantifiable

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