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uncalled–for
adjective un·called–for \ˌən-ˈkȯl(d)-ˌfȯr\
: not necessary or appropriate : not called for
Full 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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First Known Use of UNCALLED-FOR
circa 1656
Related to UNCALLED-FOR
- Synonyms
- dispensable, gratuitous, inessential, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unessential, unwarranted
UNCALLED-FOR Defined for Kids
uncalled–for
adjective un·called–for \ˌən-ˈkȯld-ˌfȯr\
Definition of UNCALLED-FOR for Kids
: not needed or wanted : not proper <uncalled-for remarks>
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