uncalled-for en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ʌnˈkɔld.foɹ/ (General-American)
- (US) audio
Etymology
From un- + called for.
Meanings
- Unwanted; not requested or required.
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Unwarranted, disproportionate, or inappropriate; not deserved or justified, especially when rude or offensive.
That nasty remark was uncalled-for.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most uncalled-for | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| uncalled for | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more uncalled-for | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (10)
es improcedente (unwarranted) · da malplaceret (unwarranted) · it ingiustificato (unwarranted) · it immotivato (unwarranted) · fr injustifié (unwarranted) · el απρόκλητος (unwarranted) · fr déplacé (unwarranted) · bg неуместен (unwarranted) · da unødvendig (unwarranted) · da umotiveret (unwarranted)