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单词 uncalled-for
释义

uncalled-for

adjective

un·​called-for ˌən-ˈkȯl(d)-ˌfȯr How to pronounce uncalled-for (audio)
1
: not called for or needed : unnecessary
2
: being or offered without provocation or justification
an uncalled-for display of temper
uncalled-for insults

Synonyms

  • dispensable
  • gratuitous
  • inessential
  • needless
  • nonessential
  • unessential
  • unnecessary
  • unwarranted
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

uncalled-for

adjective

un·​called-for
ˌən-ˈkȯld-ˌfȯr
: not needed or wanted : not proper
uncalled-for remarks

uncalled-for

adjective

1
as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end uncalled-for restrictions on freedom of the press during the national emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • unnecessary
  • needless
  • extra
  • unessential
  • unwarranted
  • optional
  • inessential
  • nonessential
  • irrelevant
  • gratuitous
  • dispensable
  • redundant
  • superfluous
  • discretionary
  • elective
  • irrelative
  • extraneous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • necessary
  • essential
  • needful
  • indispensable
  • important
  • crucial
  • needed
  • required
  • vital
  • urgent
  • imperative
  • all-important
  • pressing
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2
as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others hurtful remarks about a person's looks that are simply uncalled-for

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rude
  • ungracious
  • thoughtless
  • disrespectful
  • abrupt
  • discourteous
  • uncivil
  • unmannerly
  • impertinent
  • inconsiderate
  • impolite
  • blunt
  • arrogant
  • unhandsome
  • ill-mannered
  • unmannered
  • improper
  • ill-bred
  • impudent
  • vulgar
  • gruff
  • incorrect
  • curt
  • insolent
  • brazen
  • shameless
  • saucy
  • churlish
  • disagreeable
  • audacious
  • loutish
  • bold
  • uncouth
  • boorish
  • brusque
  • clownish
  • cheeky
  • unseemly
  • indecent
  • indecorous
  • brassy
  • sassy
  • brash
  • antisocial
  • snippy
  • arch
  • surly
  • lippy
  • supercilious
  • fresh
  • presumptuous
  • sullen
  • grumpy
  • bumptious
  • caddish
  • crabbed
  • crusty
  • sharp
  • haughty
  • imperious
  • peremptory
  • pompous
  • bold-faced
  • pretentious
  • conceited
  • brusk
  • cross
  • snippety
  • high-handed
  • superior

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • civil
  • thoughtful
  • gracious
  • courteous
  • polite
  • modest
  • considerate
  • appropriate
  • humble
  • genteel
  • dutiful
  • unassertive
  • respectful
  • correct
  • acceptable
  • proper
  • mannerly
  • decorous
  • seemly
  • deferential
  • good
  • meek
  • suitable
  • right
  • respectable
  • decent
  • fitting
  • genial
  • friendly
  • cordial
  • affable
  • felicitous
  • befitting
  • submissive
  • graceful
  • yielding
  • hospitable
  • meet
  • chivalrous
  • becoming
  • well-bred
  • sociable
  • ceremonious
  • gallant
  • fit
  • elegant
  • courtly
  • refined
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