adjective
- done without being caused or triggered by something else; without justification or reason
Examples
- The unprovoked attack shocked the entire community.
- She launched into an unprovoked verbal assault on her coworker.
- The dog’s unprovoked aggression concerned the veterinarian.
- His unprovoked laughter during the serious meeting was inappropriate.
- The unprovoked invasion violated international law.
- Police are investigating the unprovoked assault in the park.
- Her unprovoked anger seemed to come out of nowhere.