uncalled for
adjective/ʌnˈkɔːld fɔː(r)/
/ʌnˈkɔːld fɔːr/
- (of behaviour or remarks) not fair or appropriate synonym unnecessary
- His comments were uncalled for.
- uncalled-for comments
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