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uncalled-for

/ʌnˈkɔld.foɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.85 in modern English

Syllables
un-called--for
IPA
/ʌnˈkɔld.foɹ/
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Unwanted; not requested or required.

adj

Unwarranted, disproportionate, or inappropriate; not deserved or justified, especially when rude or offensive.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From un- + called for.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ʌnˈkɔld.foɹ/

Inflected Forms

more uncalled-for (comparative) most uncalled-for (superlative) uncalled for (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

uncalled

Synonyms

gratuitous needless

Questions

How do you pronounce uncalled-for?
The recorded pronunciation is /ʌnˈkɔld.foɹ/.
What does uncalled-for mean?
Unwanted; not requested or required.
Where does uncalled-for come from?
From un- + called for.

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