uncalled-for
uncalled-for · more uncalled-for · most uncalled-for
Unwanted; not requested or requiredUnwanted; not requested or required.
US/ʌnˈkɔld.foɹ/
Meaning
2 sensesUnwanted; not requested or required.
not required or requested
Unwarranted, disproportionate, or inappropriate; not deserved or justified, especially when rude or offensive.
That nasty remark was uncalled-for.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From un- + called for.From un- + called for.
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Forms
more uncalled-for, most uncalled-for| Comparative | more uncalled-for Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most uncalled-for Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- unnecessary and unwarranted:gratuitousneedless
Word family
1 related wordsRelateduncalled
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form