Word
uncalled
Phoneticsun·called
US/ənˈkɔɫd/
UK/ʌnkˈɔːld/
Definition
adj. not asked for or expected. You use this to describe something that happens without a warning or a reason.
adj. not requested, summoned, or anticipated. Often used to describe actions or events that occur without prior notice or invitation.
Examples
“The sudden rain was an uncalled for interruption.”
“The manager's uncalled for criticism of the team's performance caused a lot of tension in the office.”
“The sudden withdrawal of the ambassador was an uncalled for move that strained diplomatic relations and confused the local population.”
Examples
simple
“The sudden rain was an uncalled for interruption.”
contextual
“The manager's uncalled for criticism of the team's performance caused a lot of tension in the office.”
complex
“The sudden withdrawal of the ambassador was an uncalled for move that strained diplomatic relations and confused the local population.”
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