Definition of uncalled–for
1 : not called for or needed : unnecessary
2 : being or offered without provocation or justification an uncalled–for display of temper uncalled–for insults
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Circa 1656
First Known Use of uncalled–for
circa 1656
UNCALLED–FOR Defined for English Language Learners
uncalled-for
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adjective
Definition of uncalled–for for English Language Learners
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: not necessary or appropriate : not called for
UNCALLED–FOR Defined for Kids
uncalled–for
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adjective
un·called–for
\ˌən-ˈkȯld-ˌfȯr\
Definition of uncalled–for for Students
: not needed or wanted : not proper uncalled-for remarks
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