uncalled-for
Use Uncalled-for in a sentence
adjective
1.
not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.
2.
unwarranted; unjustified; improper: an uncalled-for criticism.
Origin:
1600–10
1600–10
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| —adj | |
| unnecessary or unwarranted | |
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Uncalled-for
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Example sentences
Third, uncalled-for determinations of eligibility are not made, again burdening the system as well as increasing parent anxiety.
People should be either formally invited or should be paying back a visit, otherwise their uncalled-for visits are much despised.
Bullying is repeated and uncalled-for aggressive behavior, or quite simply, unprovoked meanness.
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