provocativeness

[US]/[prɒvˈkeɪtɪvnəs]/
[UK]/[ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪtɪvnəs]/

Translation

n.the quality of being provocative; the tendency to provoke or incite.; the state of being likely to cause argument or controversy.
adj.tending to provoke or incite; provocative.

Phrases & Collocations

with provocativeness

avoiding provocativeness

displaying provocativeness

height of provocativeness

sense of provocativeness

lacking provocativeness

provocativeness thrives

fueled by provocativeness

rejecting provocativeness

air of provocativeness

Example Sentences

the article's provocativeness stemmed from its challenge to established norms.

we appreciated the provocativeness of his arguments, even if we disagreed.

the comedian's provocativeness often bordered on being offensive to some audiences.

the provocativeness of the artwork sparked considerable debate among critics.

despite the provocativeness, the speaker maintained a respectful tone.

the film's provocativeness was a deliberate attempt to challenge viewers.

the provocativeness of the political commentary ignited a social media storm.

the author's style is characterized by its intellectual provocativeness.

the provocativeness of the question caught everyone off guard.

the provocativeness of the campaign was designed to generate buzz.

we analyzed the provocativeness of the advertisement to understand its impact.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now