Unprovoked is an adjective that describes an action or behavior that is done without any provocation or justification. It is often used to describe violence, such as an unprovoked attack or assault. It can also be used to describe other types of behavior, such as an unprovoked outburst of anger or an unprovoked insult. The term is derived from the Latin word 'provocare, ' which means 'to provoke.' The crossword solution for unprovoked is 'WANTON, ' which is an adjective that means 'reckless, irresponsible, and without regard for consequences.'