provocative
advancedC1/prəˈvɒkətɪv/ · pro-voc-a-tive
Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
Meanings
Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
ایسے عمل یا چیز کو اظہار کرنے والا جو جان بوجھ کر کسی کو پریشان، ناراض یا دوسری طاقتور رد عمل کے لئے اُکساتا ہے۔
چھیڑچھाड़ کرنے والا
chheirchhaad karne wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- provocative ideas
- provocative comments
- provocative artwork
Example Sentences
The artist's provocative painting stirred much debate.
فنکار کی چھیڑچھاڑ کرنے والی پینٹنگ نے بہت بحث و مباDiscussion
Fankar ki chheirchhaad karne wali painting ne bohat behas o mubhas ko janam diya.
His provocative remarks during the interview raised eyebrows.
انٹریو کے دوران اس کے چھیڑچھاڑ کرنے والے تبصرے نے لوگوں کو حیران کردیا۔
Interview ke dauran us ke chheirchhaad karne wale tabsaray ne logon ko hairan kar diya.
Provocative literature often challenges societal norms.
چھیڑ چھاڑ کرنے والی ادب اکثر معاشرتی اصولوں کو چیلنج کرتی ہے۔
Chheirchhaad karne wali adab aksar muasharti usooolon ko challenge karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'provocative' question that challenges norms.
Imagine a firebrand speaker inciting a crowd.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نظروں میں چھپے آتش جستجو کے درد چھیڑ کس شعلے کا بارش کر گیا
Nazron mein chupe aatish jastajoo ke dard Chheir kas shole ka barish kar gaya
The pain of hidden fiery search in the eyes Provoke the flame to turn into rain.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھیڑ چھاڑ میں بے خبری نہیں ہوتی
Chheirchhaad mein bekhabri nahi hoti
There's no ignorance in provocation.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "provocativus" — that calls forth
First known use: 17th century
The term 'provocative' has evolved from Latin, influencing various languages, including English and Urdu, implying something that stimulates or incites a response.