adj
uncalled
adj
1
Not summoned or requested.
"His rude remark felt completely uncalled for."
How to Use Uncalled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlmost always seen in the phrase "uncalled for," meaning unnecessary or unjustified, especially rudeness.
Common mistake
Rarely used outside the fixed phrase "uncalled for" — it sounds odd on its own.
Common pairings
uncalled for
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Etymology
From un- + called.