Meaning of unprovocative in English

1. Pronunciation

   /(ˌ)ʌnprəˈvɒkətɪv/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   unprovocative

   Etymology

   late 18th century. From un- + provocative

   Definitions

   1. not provocative

   Synonyms

   • disarming
   • noninflammatory

   Antonyms

   • provocative

See also

• nonviolent
• unexciting

Browse dictionary

• unprovided with(p)
• unprovided for(p)
• unproven
• unproved
• unprovocative
• unprovoked
• unprovoking
• unpublishable
• unpublished