unprovocative

unprovocative — adjective

  • unprovocativepositive
  • more unprovocativecomparative
  • most unprovocativesuperlative

1. not causing anger, strong interest, or sexual excitement; calm and neutral in ef

1.形容詞C1
釋義

not causing anger, strong interest, or sexual excitement; calm and neutral in effect

例句

Professor Trang gave an unprovocative lecture that put half the class to sleep.

subject is a speech or presentation

Meera wore an unprovocative blue dress and flat shoes to the office party.

collocation: unprovocative + clothing

同義詞
  • inoffensive

    focuses on not causing offense or upset, while 'unprovocative' is broader

  • uncontroversial

    specifically about not causing disagreement or argument

  • neutral

    more common and less formal; can describe speech, design, or behavior

反義詞
  • provocative

    direct opposite; likely to cause anger, interest, or excitement

  • inflammatory

    stronger and more specific; deliberately causing anger or violence

常見錯誤

❌He wore an unprovocative shirt to the meeting.
✅He wore a plain shirt to the meeting.
💡'unprovocative' is formal and rare; in everyday speech, 'plain' or 'neutral' is more natural.