uncalled
Americanadjective
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not dialed or called, as a phone number.
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not summoned or invited.
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not called out, declared, announced, or recorded.
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Finance. not fully paid for.
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Ecclesiastical. not having had a religious calling.
Example Sentences
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Lawyers for journalists involved in the litigation countered that the incidents that led to the injunction were uncalled for.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
Northampton rugby director Phil Dowson had described the incident as "uncalled for and out of order" and said that there had been foul play involved.
From BBC • May 26, 2025
"Henry Pollock was particularly upset by it because I think it was uncalled for and out of order. He reacted, and the officials have told me that they will deal with it."
From BBC • May 24, 2025
Most of the uncalled races are in competitive Western districts, according to Reuters, where vote counting has proceeded more slowly.
From Salon • Nov. 11, 2024
“Listen. I just wanted to say...I’m sorry for the other day when we were shooting that scene. Lewis, I shouldn’t have said all those things to you. It was absolutely uncalled for and totally uncool.”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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