uncalled-for

Examples

• All

• His unkind remarks during the meeting were completely uncalled-for.

• That is really uncalled for.

  Fiction book (1994)

• The death threats, if they have really been made, are uncalled for, but then again, so was this stunt.

  Blog text (4)

• I'm shocked by all these rude and uncalled-for comments.

  Blog text (4)

• That, in a way, is a harsh and uncalled-for comment since we have no clue what these children's future holds for them.

  Blog text (7)

• The harsh criticism from his boss was uncalled-for and hurtful.

• Her comments about my outfit felt uncalled-for and unnecessary.

Synonyms

I

inappropriate

vsuncalled-for

354 3.7

Not right for a situation or event

is also unjustified or unnecessary, not only improper

N

needless

vsuncalled-for

112 3.0

Not needed and avoidable, often causing harm or waste

is unnecessary and also may be inappropriate or unjustified

G

gratuitous

vsuncalled-for

31 7.7

Not needed and done for no good reason

is not justified or appropriate in the situation

U

unwarranted

vsuncalled-for

31 7.0

Not having a good reason or official permission

is unnecessary, unjustified, and not appropriate

U

unasked-for

vsuncalled-for

1 6.2

Given to someone who does not want it

is not justified or appropriate even when not requested

U

unwarrantable

vsuncalled-for

1 9.2

Cannot be shown to be right or fair

is unjustified or inappropriate without valid reason

U

unbefitting

vsuncalled-for

• Formal

7.2

Not suitable for a person or situation

is inappropriate or unjustified rather than merely unsuitable

Antonyms

N

necessary

∞ 1.0

Needed and cannot be avoided

J

justified

4 4.1

Having a good reason for an action or feeling

How Appropriate

appropriate

962 3.5

acceptable

477 2.5

inappropriate

354 3.7

uncalled-for

1 5.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology