adj
uncalled
Uncalled (adj) means not summoned or requested. Example: “His rude remark felt completely uncalled for.”
adj
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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.
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What does “uncalled” mean?
The word “uncalled” means not summoned or requested. In plain terms, almost always seen in the phrase "uncalled for," meaning unnecessary or unjustified, especially rudeness.
How do you use “uncalled” in a sentence?
Here is “uncalled” used in a sentence: “His rude remark felt completely uncalled for.”
What part of speech is “uncalled”?
“Uncalled” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of uncalled?
"uncalled" (adj) means not summoned or requested.
