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uncalled for

[uhn-kawld-fawr] / ʌnˈkɔldˌfɔr /
ADJECTIVE
malapropos
Synonyms
WEAK
inapposite inapt infelicitous inopportune tactless unseemly unsuitable untimely
ADJECTIVE
misguided
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confused erroneous foolish misplaced mistaken unreasonable unwarranted unwise
STRONG
bearded deceived misled stonewalled wrong
WEAK
bum-steer disinformed faked-out imprudent indiscreet inexpedient injudicious led up the garden path
Antonyms
STRONGEST
correct reasonable right sensible thoughtful true wise
WEAK
well-guided
ADJECTIVE
purposeless
Synonyms
WEAK
aimless designless desultory drifting empty feckless floundering fustian goalless good-for-nothing haphazard hit-or-miss indiscriminate irregular meaningless motiveless needless nonsensical pointless purportless random senseless undirected unhelpful unnecessary unplanned unprofitable unpurposed vacuous wanton worthless
Antonyms
WEAK
decided deliberate determined planned purposeful significant useful
ADJECTIVE
unjustified
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gratuitous insulting needless unwarranted
WEAK
iniquitous injudicious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
needed reasonable warranted
WEAK
justified
uncalled-for
ADJECTIVE
unnecessary
Synonyms
WEAK
accidental avoidable fortuitous futile inappropriate inessential needless nonessential not required optional unessential uninvited unneeded unrequired unwanted unwarranted unwelcome useless
ADJECTIVE
unjustified
Synonyms
WEAK
gratuitous impertinent inappropriate indecorous unbecoming unmerited unnecessary unseemly

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Uncalled-for football autobiographies perform a valuable public service, and Terry's ghostwriter should hereby be ordered to start work on the searingly charmless See What Happens If I'm Not Top Dog, if necessary by Royal command.

From The Guardian • May 26, 2010