uncalled-for

Speech parts

1. uncalled-for - Adjective

2. uncalled-for - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Not called for; not required or needed; improper; gratuitous; wanton.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

uncalled for

Synonyms

needless gratuitous excess excessive optional inappropriate redundant improper unjust unreasonable superfluous undue unfounded unwarranted inordinate
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Antonyms

just certain good necessary civil correct
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Examples

a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life Source: Internet

uncalled-for suggestions Source: Internet

Hollywood actor Idris Elba has disclosed that comment made by American rapper Cardi B some hours ago about celebrities lying about their coronavirus status is stupid and uncalled for. Source: Internet

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho condemned the incident, terming it "uncalled for and inappropriate". Source: Internet

It is unfortunate that this political heckling is a normal part of the Caribbean culture, but the violent boisterous behaviour and insults are uncalled for from the two major parties of Guyana. Source: Internet

Even though he wasn't mad at his class for asking him questions, he brought his own personal drama with his girlfriend Malia into the course curriculum, which ultimately triggered his uncalled for a meltdown. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

uncalked uncallable uncalled uncallous uncalloused uncallow