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Definition of
uncalled for adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
uncalled for
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ʌnˈkɔld fɔr
/
/
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(
of behavior or remarks
)
not fair or appropriate
synonym
unnecessary
His comments were uncalled for.
uncalled-for comments
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uncalled for
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