uncalled-for

American  

[uhn-kawld-fawr] / ʌnˈkɔldˌfɔr /

adjective

1. not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.

2. unwarranted; unjustified; improper.

   an uncalled-for criticism.

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uncalled-for British  

/ ˌʌnˈkɔːldfɔː /

adjective

1. unnecessary or unwarranted

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uncalled for Idioms  

1. Not justified, undeserved, as in That rude remark was uncalled for. [Early 1800s] Also see call for, def. 3.

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Etymology

Origin of uncalled-for

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Outside of the uncalled-for bullying, Jessel's sarcastic delivery, her eccentric fashions and her seemingly connected status in the New York fashion scene have really cemented her as a star in the making.

From Salon

A perhaps uncalled-for gush of pity came over my heart: I was moved to say—

From Literature

It is sad that the hard-working members of election boards all over the country are the objects of this uncalled-for rage.

From Washington Post

Is it uncalled-for if I send a gentle reminder to those people that they have replied all?

From New York Times

The skirmish was a minor annoyance, but I stewed about it for months — replaying in my head his uncalled-for interference and my overheated response.

From Los Angeles Times