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

The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas shoved her fist into the point guard’s neck before stepping over her on the ground, and the play initially went uncalled -- a review of the play resulted in a Flagrant 2 and a one-game suspension. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

The bigger story of the third quarter, however, was Wembanyama’s uncalled contact with Brunson. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

But on Tuesday, Wembanyama said that fans attacking one another over a basketball game was uncalled for. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 9 June 2026

Several key primary races, including the one for California’s governor, remain uncalled. — Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026

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