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provocativeness

provocativeness

1 7.4
A quality that causes strong reactions or interest in people
  • noun
  • /prəˈvɑːkətɪvnəs/
translation icon : provocatividad
  • Many appreciate the provocativeness of her writing, which challenges societal norms and expectations.

Examples

  • Hellman's provocativeness and resistance to conventions gave me the strength to refuse the pressures of patriarchal society.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The artist's work is known for its provocativeness, often sparking lively debates among critics.

  • His speech was filled with provocativeness, stirring strong emotions in the audience.

Synonyms

provocation
vsprovocativeness
58 7.2

An action or comment that makes someone react, often making them angry

causes a wide range of strong reactions, not only anger or annoyance
punchiness
vsprovocativeness
  • Literature
5.9

A strong, lively quality that makes a big impact

causes broad emotional reactions or interest beyond a single forceful impact
raciness
vsprovocativeness
  • NSFW
8.1

A lively quality that makes jokes slightly sexual or rude

causes stronger emotional reactions or broad interest not only suggestiveness
spiciness
vsprovocativeness
  • NSFW
5.0

A bold, slightly rude style that amuses people

triggers stronger emotional reactions or intense interest rather than mild shock

Antonyms

boredom
85 1.3

A feeling of being tired and restless when you have nothing to do

uninteresting
20 1.4

Not exciting and likely to make people bored

How Provocative

incitement
  • NSFW
13 8.1
controversial
423 5.0
provocativeness
1 7.4
mildness
1 3.3
neutrality
22 4.4

Surface Forms

provocativeness singular
provocativenesses plural

Morphology

provocativeness = provocative (transparent) = provoc + ive + ness

Standard noun formation from 'provocative' yielding 'the quality of causing provocation or strong reaction'.

Etymology

Provocativeness comes from the verb provoke, which has pro- 'forward' and vocare 'to call'. So to be provocative is to 'call out' strong feelings or interest, and provocativeness is the quality of causing those strong reactions.