uncalled-for meaning

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uncalled-for (adjective): not required or requested.

uncalled-for has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

uncalled-for as an adjective

  1. not required or requested
    • uncalled-for suggestions

    Similar: unwanted

  2. unnecessary and unwarranted
    • a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life

    Synonyms: gratuitous, needless

    Similar: unnecessary

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