uncalled

adjective

un·​called ˌən-ˈkȯld 

: not called

an uncalled telephone number

: such as

a

: not asked for, invited, or told to come

The entrance of the servant, uncalled, roused her.

—Wilkie Collins

b

finance : not called up for payment

… protected by paid-up and uncalled capital.

—The Economist

c

: not properly noted and penalized by an official

an uncalled rules infraction

The Czech wondered about the officiating when this flagrant foul went uncalled.

—Austin Murphy

see also uncalled-for

Examples of uncalled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thomas asked for a video review after spotting an uncalled handball in the box in the 75th. —Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 9 Nov. 2025

This would be an absurd show of force, and totally uncalled for during a government shutdown when members of the military cannot even get a paycheck. —Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025

Well, except for fouling on plays that, a year ago, may have gone uncalled. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025

This type of behavior by Mayor Hammoud was uncalled for, classless, unprofessional and just plain wrong. —Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing uncalled

• uncalled-for

Rhymes for uncalled

• overhauled
• reinstalled
• appalled
• enthralled
• forestalled
• grunwald
• installed
• piebald
• recalled
• auld
• bald
• balled