uncalledfor
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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uncalled-for (ˌʌnˈkɔːldfɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| unnecessary or unwarranted | |
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Uncalledfor
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