uncalled for — not justified or necessary; inappropriate or rude
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not justified or necessary; inappropriate or rude
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkɔːld fɔːr/
Example Sentences
- Your sarcastic response was totally uncalled for during the serious meeting.
- Mom's lecture about my messy room was uncalled for - I had just cleaned it!
- The teacher's harsh criticism of my haircut was completely uncalled for.
uncalled for
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈkɔːld fɔːr/]
not justified or necessary; inappropriate or rude
💡 Concept
His uncalled for comment about her cooking ruined the dinner party.
🎵 Rhyme
Called for a meeting, but left everyone appalled - truly uncalled for!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈkɔːld fɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnˈkɔːld fɔː/
🌳Etymology
Prefixun--
Rootcall
Suffix-for
🎵Rhyme
calledstalledappalled
called
stalled
appalled
🔗Collocations
completely uncalled for
totally uncalled for
uncalled for behavior
uncalled for comment
uncalled for criticism
uncalled for remark
📝Examples
“Your sarcastic response was totally uncalled for during the serious meeting.”
😄 Fun example
“Mom's lecture about my messy room was uncalled for - I had just cleaned it!”
😄 Fun example
“The teacher's harsh criticism of my haircut was completely uncalled for.”
“His rude interruption during her presentation was uncalled for and unprofessional.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
inappropriateunjustifiedunwarrantedunnecessaryimproper
Antonyms
justifiedappropriatewarranted
Related
unreasonableout of lineinappropriaterudeoffensive
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