uncalled
1
6.8
- adjective
- /ʌnˈkɔld/
:
no convocado
- Eventually, the networks figured that out too and switched Florida back to uncalled.
You summoned a spirit from the dead, but with it came one of the powers of unlife, uncalled.
- You summoned a spirit from the dead, but with it came one of the powers of unlife, uncalled.
Examples
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Then- called or uncalled- I am always at your service.
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In NC, it's 3-9 (with one race uncalled).
Blog text (22) -
First, a blatant pass interference was uncalled, and then there was clearly an interception.
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We'll never know what could have happened, as Jordan's well-disguised push-off went uncalled.
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Seeing Greg Jennings get a cheap shot to the head (uncalled), and then a dangerous blow to the back of a defenseless Sam Shields (on the final play) is unforgivable.
Blog text (28) -
Although several races remain uncalled, Democrats would wind up with 201 seats in the House if all races are assigned to the current leader in the vote count—an improvement from the 193 seats Democrats held after the 2010 midterm elections.
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He arrived at the party uninvited, which felt a bit uncalled after all the planning.
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Their comments during the meeting were uncalled and made everyone uncomfortable.
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Addressing the crowd without being invited was seen as uncalled behavior.
Synonyms
4
6.1
Given or done without anyone requesting it
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6.2
Given to someone who does not want it
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8.1
Not called or asked to come
Idioms
Surface Forms
Morphology
uncalled = called (transparent) = un + call + ed
Clear negative formation from 'called' meaning 'summoned' to yield 'not summoned', which learners can derive from standard negation.
Etymology
Uncalled is made of un- 'not' and call 'to name or to summon', so it describes someone who was 'not called' to speak, participate, or appear. This explains why being uncalled feels like you were left out or not chosen.