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Definition of uncalled for adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

uncalled for

adjective

/ʌnˈkɔːld fɔː(r)/

/ʌnˈkɔːld fɔːr/

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(of behaviour or remarks) not fair or appropriate synonym unnecessary
- His comments were uncalled for.
- uncalled-for comments
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