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uncalled-for

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Virginia parallel is interesting, but the ad hominem and sarcasm against DannyBee are uncalled-for.

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Unwanted; not requested or required.

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adjective

Unwanted; not requested or required.

adjective

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

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Virginia parallel is interesting, but the ad hominem and sarcasm against DannyBee are uncalled-for.

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How do you use uncalled-for in a sentence?

Virginia parallel is interesting, but the ad hominem and sarcasm against DannyBee are uncalled-for.

What does uncalled-for mean?

Unwanted; not requested or required.

What part of speech is uncalled-for?

uncalled-for is commonly used as adjective.