Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not called; unsummoned; not invited; not demanded.
- Also written
uncalled-for , when used attributively: as, most uncalled-for remarks.
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- adjective Not
called - adjective With "for", not
appropriate , notsuitable
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Examples
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The largest prize still uncalled is Florida where wealthy businessman Rick Scott (R) holds a 48.8 percent to 47.8 percent lead over state Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink (D) with 99 percent of precincts reporting.
Election 2010: Republicans net 60 House seats, 6 Senate seats and 7 governorships Chris Cillizza 2010
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Like her or not this kind of crap in uncalled for and just goes to show the mentality of some Democrats!
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The reading "princes" for "adversaries" in uncalled for. join -- rather, "arm"; cover with armor [Maurer]. his -- Rezin's.
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The world shall stand as long as any of God's chosen ones remain uncalled; but, when they are all gathered in, it will be set on fire immediately.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721
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Singhvi also noted that Krishna has not confirmed Qureshi's remarks that both the ministers were of the opinion that Pillai's comments on ISI's role in 26/11 were "uncalled" for.
The Times of India 2010
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Singhvi also noted that Krishna has not confirmed Qureshi's remarks that both the ministers were of the opinion that Pillai's comments on ISI's role in 26/11 were "uncalled" for.
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I don't really want to get back into it, but it's something that's uncalled for, for fans to do.
Malcolm Delaney says Maryland fans threw 'hard object' at his mom Thursday Mark Giannotto 2011
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"What they don't understand is that to misrepresent yourself as someone who has earned a Purple Heart and to claim you are in the same league as someone who has sacrificed their life or lost a limb or something, that is uncalled for."
Heroes or Villains? 2010
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That was a very uncalled for comment on your part. esperanza, just because there is a comment, you don't have to put in your two-cents worth without further investigation.
Page 2 2010
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The latest attempt to offer an explanation for uncalled-for behaviour was posted at around 4.45pm last night on Arsenal's official website.
Cesc Fábregas risking his and Arsenal's reputation with petty battles | Dominic Fifield 2011
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