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Term: unprovoked

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: A term used to describe an action or behavior that occurs without any reason or cause, without any prior provocation.

Sample Sentence 1: The dog's sudden and unprovoked attack on the innocent child left everyone in shock.

Sense 2: A term used to describe an attack or aggression that happens without any prior aggression or provocation.

Sample Sentence 2: The soldiers launched an unprovoked attack on the peaceful village, causing widespread destruction.

Sense 3: A term used to describe a comment or statement that is made without any reason or purpose.

Sample Sentence 3: Jennifer's unprovoked criticism of her colleague's work during the meeting did not sit well with the rest of the team.