unprovocative

Examples

• All

• Her outfit was deliberately unprovocative to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.

• The speech was so unprovocative that hardly anyone reacted to it.

• This topic is unprovocative.

• Don't you find it unprovocative?

• The speaker's unprovocative remarks were well received by the audience, avoiding any heated debate.

• She delivered an unprovocative presentation that focused on facts rather than opinions.

• His unprovocative stance during the discussion allowed everyone to express their views peacefully.

Synonyms

U

uncontroversial

vsunprovocative

6 4.4

Easy for people to accept because few people disagree

is broader, also unlikely to arouse strong interest or excitement

N

noncontroversial

vsunprovocative

1 4.8

Unlikely to cause disagreement

is similar but places more weight on avoiding interest and excitement

U

undramatic

vsunprovocative

1 4.2

Having no strong emotion and not exciting

is broader, covering controversy and interest as well as dramatic tone

U

unsensational

vsunprovocative

1 6.0

Calm and not meant to excite or shock people

is similar but additionally stresses being unlikely to cause controversy

N

nonoffensive

vsunprovocative

1 3.8

Does not upset people and avoids rude or hurtful words

is broader, avoiding strong interest, excitement, or public debate rather than only offense

U

unprovoking

vsunprovocative

6.6

Not likely to cause a strong reaction

is equally low in causing reaction but also avoids arousing interest or controversy

Antonyms

P

provocative

83 6.7

Causes a strong reaction, for example anger or lively talk

S

stimulating

47 3.9

To make someone feel more awake and interested

How Provocative

inflammatory

• Literature

40 7.4

provocative

83 6.7

unprovocative

1 6.3

bland

38 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology