What is another word for unprovocative?

Pronunciation: [ʌnpɹəvˈɒkətˌɪv] (IPA)

Unprovocative is a word used to describe something that is not likely to cause a strong reaction or offense. There are several synonyms that can be used in its place, such as innocuous, unobtrusive, inoffensive, tame and unassuming. Each of these words has a slightly different tone, with innocuous and inoffensive having a more neutral connotation and unobtrusive, tame and unassuming implying a lack of impact or presence. Other possible synonyms for unprovocative include unremarkable, understated, low-key, subdued and inconspicuous. These words can be used interchangeably depending on the context and desired effect of the sentence.

What are the hypernyms for Unprovocative?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for unprovocative?

Unprovocative, meaning not likely to cause a strong reaction, can be paired with a number of antonyms, including provocative, inflammatory, incendiary, offensive, aggressive, confrontational, contentious, controversial, and divisive. Opposites of unprovocative can refer to situations, people, or actions that stir up strong emotions or cause tension. While unprovocative describes a calm and peaceful ambiance, its antonyms depict a chaotic, heated, and unstable environment. Some synonyms for unprovocative include mild, peaceful, and unassuming. These words reflect the opposite of the highly charged and controversial nature of the antonyms.

Usage examples for Unprovocative

No opportunity, in view of the necessity of insuring the harmonious development of the Faith, should be ignored, which its potential enemies, whether ecclesiastical or otherwise, may offer, to set forth, in a restrained and unprovocative language, its aims and tenets, to defend its interests, to proclaim its universality, to assert the supernatural, the supra-national and non-political character of its institutions, and its acceptance of the divine origin of the Faiths which have preceded it.
"Citadel of Faith"
Shoghi Effendi
When he came to answer his critics, he apologised for extravagances on the plea of haste and excitement; but in fact the work was slowly and deliberately written, and was not completed until January, 1793. Its doctrines, since the book is not now readily accessible, will be summarised fully and in Godwin's own phraseology in the next chapter, but it seems proper to draw attention here to the cool yet unprovocative courage of its writer.
"Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle"
H. N. Brailsford
To this attitude of goodwill, of forebearance and genuine kindness to all, must be added, however, constant but unprovocative vigilance, lest unrestricted association with the peoples of the world should enable the very few who have been definitely pronounced by the Master as injurious to the body of the Cause, to make a breach in the Movement.
"Unfolding Destiny"
Shoghi Effendi

Related words: implicit bias, unprovocative language, unproblematic, robust

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