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

This was in response for the NBA, after the fact, assessing LaMelo Ball at Flagrant 2 foul and $35,000 fine for his takedown of Bam Adebayo that went uncalled in Charlotte’s play-in victory over the Heat. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026

LaMelo Ball — who the NBA said should have been ejected from Tuesday’s season-extending win over Miami for an uncalled flagrant foul against Bam Adebayo -- led the Hornets with 23 points, 21 of them coming in the third quarter. —ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026

The league’s last two minute report revealed the Lakers benefited from two defensive 5-second violations that went uncalled on Deandre Ayton. —Dan Woike, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026

The officials whistled both coaches and a player for a technical foul before halftime in a game filled with grabbing and uncalled fouls. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 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