unprovoked
adjective
un·pro·voked
ˌən-prə-ˈvōkt 
: occurring without any identifiable cause or justification : not provoked
an unprovoked assault/attack
unprovoked anger
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To many here, Ukraine’s ongoing attacks — which began within months of Russia’s February 2022 invasion — are part of an unprovoked siege by a fascist, Russian-hating army.
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Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
From 1948 to 2022, there were 453 unprovoked bite incidents in Florida, resulting in 26 human fatalities.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
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Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
From 1948 to 2022, there were 453 unprovoked bite incidents in Florida, resulting in 26 human fatalities.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Unprovoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprovoked. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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