Meaning of unprovoking in English

1. Pronunciation

   /(ˌ)ʌnprəˈvəʊkɪŋ/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   unprovoking

   Etymology

   mid 17th century; earliest use found in Obadiah Sedgwick (d. 1658), Church of England clergyman. From un- + provoking

   Definitions

   1. not provocative

   Synonyms

   • disarming
   • noninflammatory

   Antonyms

   • provocative

See also

• nonviolent
• unexciting