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(ʌnkɔːld fɔːʳ) also uncalled-for adjectiveIf you describe a remark or criticism as uncalled for, you mean that it should not have been made, because it was unkind or unfair. I'm sorry. That was uncalled for. ...Leo's uncalled-for remarks about her cousin. uncalled for in British English (ʌnˈkɔːld fɔː) adjectiveunnecessary or unwarranted I'm sorry. That remark was quite uncalled for. You have brought the game into disrepute by your unwarranted and uncalled for remarks. I think the criticism is quite uncalled for. uncalled-for in British English (ˌʌnˈkɔːldfɔː) adjectiveunnecessary or unwarranted uncalled-for in American English (ʌnˈkɔldˌfɔr) adjective1. not called for or required 2. unnecessary and out of place; impertinent Examples of 'uncalled for' in a sentenceuncalled for Additional synonymsDefinition not fair or just campaigning against racist and unjust immigration laws Synonyms unfair, prejudiced, biased, wrong, one-sided, partial, partisan, unjustified, wrongful, undeserved, inequitable, unmerited Definition not justified or necessary an unwarranted interference in the country's internal affairs Synonyms unnecessary, unjustified, indefensible, wrong, unreasonable, unjust, gratuitous, unprovoked, inexcusable, groundless, uncalled-forDefinition unnecessary or unwarranted Leo's uncalled-for remarks about her cousin Synonyms unjustified unwelcome unprovoked undeserved Opposites necessary , deserved , justified , warranted , just, needed , appropriate, provoked Additional synonymsDefinition unjustified or unreasonable The film has been criticized for its gratuitous violence. Synonyms unjustified, unnecessary, needless, unfounded, unwarranted, superfluous, wanton, unprovoked, groundless, baseless, uncalled-for, unmerited, causeless Definition not suitable or proper That remark was inappropriate for such a serious issue. Synonyms improper, unsuitable, out of place, unacceptable, tasteless, unwarranted, incongruous, unseemly, untimely, unsuited, unbecoming, ill-timed, uncalled-for, inapplicable, unbefitting, inapt, malapropos, disproportionateDefinition not required Our families thought I was taking a needless risk. Synonyms unnecessary, excessive, pointless, gratuitous, useless, unwanted, redundant, superfluous, groundless, expendable, uncalled-for, dispensable, nonessential, undesired, causeless Nearby words ofuncalled-for - unburden
- unburden yourself
- unburdened
- uncalled-for
- uncanny
- uncaring
- unceasing
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