completely unprovoked

Frequency: 8.530.2 per million words

Emphasizes the total lack of provocation.

unprovokedADVERB + unprovoked

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completely

Examples (10)

  • The aggressive outburst was completely unprovoked, leaving everyone stunned.
  • It was a completely unprovoked act of vandalism against public property.
  • Her sudden anger seemed completely unprovoked by anything he said.
  • The animal's attack on the hiker was completely unprovoked and unexpected.
  • He apologized for his completely unprovoked rudeness during the meeting.
  • The diplomatic incident was described as completely unprovoked by the other nation.
  • To his surprise, the dog barked at him, a completely unprovoked reaction.
  • She felt the criticism was completely unprovoked and unfair.
  • The escalation of tension was completely unprovoked by either side.
  • His laughter was so infectious, yet completely unprovoked by any joke.