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uncalled-for

/ʌnˈkɔːld.fɔːr/

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adjective

/ʌnˈkɔːld.fɔːr/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то ненужное и обычно оскорбительное или неуместное.

Describes something that is unnecessary and usually offensive or inappropriate.

  1. Not required or requestedB2formal

    Something that is not needed or asked for.

    ruНеуместный

    • His advice was completely uncalled-for in that situation.
    • The extra charges were uncalled-for and surprised the customers.
    • Her comment was uncalled-for and made everyone uncomfortable.

    Synonymsgratuitousneedlesssuperfluousunaskedunnecessaryunneededunsolicitedunwanted

    Antonymsnecessaryneededrequestedrequired

  2. Unnecessary and unwarrantedB2formal

    Describing an action or remark that is inappropriate, unjustified, or excessive.

    ruНеуместный и неоправданный

    • The criticism was harsh and uncalled-for.
    • His rude behavior was entirely uncalled-for at the meeting.
    • An uncalled-for remark can damage a relationship.

    Synonymsdisproportionateexcessivegratuitousinappropriateneedlessout of placeundeservedunjustifiedunnecessaryunreasonableunwarranted

    Antonymsappropriatefittingjustifiedproper

Forms
  • more uncalled-for comparative form
  • most uncalled-for superlative form
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