uncalled for
Without any justification
Uncalled for describes remarks or actions that are inappropriate, unwarranted, or offensive given the situation: That comment about her weight was completely uncalled for.
The phrase suggests someone has crossed a line of decency or fairness without provocation or justification.
Often used in response to rudeness or cruelty: There's no need to be mean—that was uncalled for.
Without adequate justification
- gratuitousGiven without necessity
- unnecessaryNot essential or required
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
- improperLacking in propriety
unbecoming · unsuitable · tactless · indiscreet · impolite · inconsiderate · undiplomatic · disrespectful
Lacking factual support
- groundlessLacking factual support
- unfoundedWithout factual support
- unmeritedNot rightfully due
- undeservedNot rightfully owed
unreasonable · unjust · excessive · disproportionate · indefensible · unprovoked · without cause · unsubstantiated
Showing contempt through words
- hurtfulCausing emotional pain
- abusiveCausing harm or insult
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
contemptuous · scathing · harsh · mean-spirited · cruel · cutting · snide · biting
unwarranted
Without adequate justification
- gratuitousGiven without necessity
- unnecessaryNot essential or required
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
improper · unbecoming · unsuitable · tactless · indiscreet · impolite · inconsiderate · undiplomatic · disrespectful · indelicate
baseless
Lacking factual support
- groundlessLacking factual support
- unfoundedWithout factual support
- unmeritedNot rightfully due
undeserved · unreasonable · unjust · excessive · disproportionate · indefensible · unprovoked · without cause · unsubstantiated · arbitrary
insulting
Showing contempt through words
- hurtfulCausing emotional pain
- abusiveCausing harm or insult
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
disparaging · contemptuous · scathing · harsh · mean-spirited · cruel · cutting · snide · biting · nasty
- unacceptableunacceptable, inappropriate, improper, wrong, forbidden
- scoldingscold, scolding, rebuke, berate, reprimand
uncalled forjustified
Shown to be right
warranted · deserved · called for · appropriate · fitting
call, recall, calling, called, caller, recalled, recalling, callers, uncalled