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Recent Examples of uncalled-for In addition, we are no longer viewed as a world leader but Russian President Vladimir Putin’s puppet and Mexico, Canada and China have fought back over an uncalled-for tariff war. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025 This is absolutely unhinged, uncalled-for, unprecedented TV-writing behavior. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 16 June 2024 Yeah, after putting in so much effort to make a delicious meal, that felt a little uncalled-for. Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024 Consult an attorney to discuss her behavior and find out how to defend your son from her uncalled-for attack. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024 The affair led to uncalled-for attacks on Leviss, 29, by Sandoval, 40, and Madix, 38, the suit alleges. Diana Dasrath, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024 The film does not hold life in particularly high esteem, leading to a rather predictable final stretch in which a succession of funerals is called for — plus one entirely uncalled-for sequence in which Oliver strips off his clothes and desecrates someone’s grave. Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2023 The reality star perfectly responded to rude commenters this week who made uncalled-for remarks about her appearance. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Mar. 2023 There has been a great deal of uncalled-for propaganda against the use of white lead because of its poisonous properties. Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncalled-for
Adjective
  • This approach creates artificial constraints on our electrical grid and costs consumers billions through unnecessary transmission congestion.
    Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Tourism is not the only factor affecting water supplies in onsen towns, according to Otsuka, who said that corroded pipes and aging pumping infrastructure contributed to an unnecessary loss of water.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The move garnered mixed reactions, with many calling out Brown for his rude tone and choice of words.
    Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Shift The Focus To Collaboration Sometimes, rude colleagues act out of insecurity or stress.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The abrupt cutoff of funds has led to a scramble to pay for food for malnourished children in Sudan, health care for refugees from Myanmar, and maternal health services in Yemen.
    Chen Reis, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Cool, calm weather can extend the length of the bloom, and a rainy, windy day can bring an abrupt end to the ephemeral blossoms.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Nor, Miss Manners uncharacteristically assures you, is making thoughtless strangers feel better.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • As has happened so often with the Trump White House’s thoughtless policy decisions, this one was reversed a day later.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Trump, in turn, canceled the additional metals tariff, reverting to his original 25 percent imposition, and then took his predictably ungracious victory lap.
    Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • And your only question is how to deal with an ungracious host?
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The main point is to avoid being discourteous of the people behind us by letting the door close in their respective faces.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • He and other attendees were disrupted by unruly, uncivil pro-Palestinian protesters who attempted to take over the meeting to push their agenda.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Ugly debates, uncivil exchanges and threats of violence are not new in politics.
    Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Uncalled-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncalled-for. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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