What does uncalled-for mean?
Definitions for uncalled-for
ʌnˈkɔldˌfɔrun·called-for
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word uncalled-for.
Princeton's WordNet
uncalled-foradjective
not required or requested
"uncalled-for suggestions"
gratuitous, needless, uncalled-foradjective
unnecessary and unwarranted
"a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life"
Wiktionary
uncalled-foradjective
Unwanted; not requested or required.
uncalled-foradjective
Unwarranted, disproportionate, or inappropriate; not deserved or justified, especially when rude or offensive.
That nasty remark was uncalled-for.
ChatGPT
uncalled-for
Uncalled-for refers to something that is unnecessary, inappropriate, not required, or not justified. It's typically used in regards to a person's actions, comments, or behavior that are considered unfair, rude, or hurtful.
Webster Dictionary
Uncalled-foradjective
not called for; not required or needed; improper; gratuitous; wanton
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of uncalled-for in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of uncalled-for in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of uncalled-for in a Sentence
District Judge Jessie LeBlanc:
I admit that I used that word. I profusely apologize for that. I should have never said it, it was uncalled for. I was angry. I was upset. But, it's no excuse.
We're not happy. As a city, as a community, what happened here was uncalled for, it's a simple request. It's a simple item, and they took it too far. We're not going to stand for it.
I feel bad for Geno, too, he didn’t ask to be put in this situation. A lot of disrespect and hate were thrown his way. It’s just uncalled for. I get that everyone wants to support Eli, but by supporting one man and putting another down is not the way to do it.
The undue conduct of the relevant agency and the timing of the freezing of my account is uncalled for, why is my personal liberty been circumvented when the court had already granted me bail pending trial and the fact that I have complied with my bail conditions?
It is so inappropriate. So uncalled for, it does not do anything to help with unity. It was unfair to Nancy Pelosi.
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