uncalled-for
Without any justification
Uncalled-for describes behavior or remarks that are inappropriate, unwarranted, or offensive given the situation: That comment was completely uncalled-for.
The term suggests something wasn't provoked or justified—nobody asked for it, nobody needed it: His uncalled-for criticism ruined the mood.
Without adequate justification
- gratuitousGiven without necessity
- unmeritedNot rightfully due
- baselessLacking factual support
- groundlessLacking factual support
unfounded · unprovoked · undue · unearned · unnecessary · unsolicited · unreasonable · indefensible
Prone to interfering
- nosyIntrusively curious
- pryingIntrusively inquisitive
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
- impertinentRudely presumptuous
overstepping · uninvited · unwelcome · interfering · obtrusive · invasive · forward · pushy
Lacking in propriety
- unsuitableNot fitting or appropriate
- unbecomingInappropriate or unsuitable
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
- indecorousViolating standards of propriety
misplaced · unfitting · incongruous · tactless · indiscreet · impolite · disrespectful · rude
Showing contempt through words
- cruelWillfully causing suffering
- mean-spiritedUnkind in a petty way
- spitefulWanting to hurt others
- nastyDeeply unpleasant or spiteful
cutting · wounding · stinging · barbed · snide · disparaging · derogatory · belittling
unwarranted
Without adequate justification
- gratuitousGiven without necessity
- unmeritedNot rightfully due
- baselessLacking factual support
groundless · unfounded · unprovoked · undue · unearned · unnecessary · unsolicited · unreasonable · indefensible · unsupported
meddlesome
Prone to interfering
- nosyIntrusively curious
- pryingIntrusively inquisitive
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
impertinent · overstepping · uninvited · unwelcome · interfering · obtrusive · invasive · forward · pushy · overbearing
improper
Lacking in propriety
- unsuitableNot fitting or appropriate
- unbecomingInappropriate or unsuitable
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
indecorous · misplaced · unfitting · incongruous · tactless · indiscreet · impolite · disrespectful · rude · offensive
insulting
Showing contempt through words
- cruelWillfully causing suffering
- mean-spiritedUnkind in a petty way
- spitefulWanting to hurt others
nasty · cutting · wounding · stinging · barbed · snide · disparaging · derogatory · belittling · demeaning
- nonessentialunnecessary, unneeded, nonessential, inessential, dispensable