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/
Korean meaning: 정당화되지 않는, 불필요한; 부적절하거나 무례한
Korean pronunciation: 언**콜드** 포
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
not justified or necessary; inappropriate or rude
Called for a meeting, but left everyone appalled - truly uncalled for!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'call for'는 '요구하다, 필요로 하다'는 의미로, 'un-'이 붙어서 '요구되지 않은, 필요하지 않은'이라는 뜻이 되었습니다. 마치 누군가 부르지도 않았는데 나타나서 민폐를 끼치는 상황을 표현합니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“His rude interruption during her presentation was uncalled for and unprofessional.”
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