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un·called-for | \ ˌən-ˈkȯl(d)-ˌfȯr 
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\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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uncalled-for
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of uncalled-for
: not necessary or appropriate : not called for
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uncalled-for
adjectiveun·called-for | \ ˌən-ˈkȯld-ˌfȯr \
Kids Definition of uncalled-for
: not needed or wanted : not proper
uncalled-for remarks
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The first known use of uncalled-for was circa 1656
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