Uncalled for meaning

What does the saying 'Uncalled for' mean?

Idiom: Uncalled for

Meaning:

If someone does something bad and unnecessary without consideration for anothers feelings, what they do is uncalled for.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: Keith Smith
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