uncalled for









uncalled for


adjective

  1. not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.
  2. unwarranted; unjustified; improper: an uncalled-for criticism.

adjective

  1. unnecessary or unwarranted

Not justified, undeserved, as in That rude remark was uncalled for. [Early 1800s] Also see call for, def. 3.

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