Synonyms for motiveless

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unprovoked

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Without a motive.

   This seems to have been a motiveless crime: no money was stolen, and nobody had cause to hate the victim.

Example sentences

• unprovoked Unprovoked laughter is a sign of foolishness.

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6 letters

wanton²

10 letters

unprovoked³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wanton² = 2 syllables).