Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɔld fɔr/
adjective not justified or deserved
A1 His rude comment was uncalled for.
A2 The teacher's harsh punishment seemed uncalled for.
B1 Her outburst at the meeting was uncalled for and unprofessional.
B2 The criticism he received was uncalled for and unwarranted.
C1 The aggressive behavior from the opposing team was completely uncalled for in a friendly match.
C2 The personal attacks during the debate were uncalled for and crossed the line of respectful discourse.
preposition not expected or appropriate in a particular situation
A1 Yelling at someone for making a mistake is uncalled for.
A2 Using offensive language in a conversation is uncalled for.
B1 Making personal attacks during a debate is uncalled for.
B2 Spreading rumors about someone without evidence is uncalled for.
C1 Publicly shaming someone for their beliefs is uncalled for.
C2 Violating someone's privacy without consent is uncalled for.
formal The rude comment made by the guest was completely uncalled for.
informal I think his reaction was totally uncalled for.
slang Dude, that was so uncalled for!
figurative Her behavior was like a storm, fierce and uncalled for.
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