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uncalled-for

[uhn-kawld-fawr] / ʌnˈkɔldˌfɔr /
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
uncalled for
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

Example Sentences

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Lawyers for journalists involved in the litigation countered that the incidents that led to the injunction were uncalled for.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

“The problem with the President’s approach is that it is uncoordinated, uncalled for, and unsound,” he shared.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025

"The false narrative in the social media and electronic media was totally uncalled for," he said, calling on media bosses to "reflect upon what they did".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

“I definitely think it was uncalled for, but I mean, it’s a rivalry game so I kind of expected it,” UNC guard RJ Davis said with a smile.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2024

The comments upon my personal life were uncalled for and revealed a shocking lack of taste and decency.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole