uncalled-for

Definitions

Not requested or invited; unsolicited.

Inappropriate, offensive, or unjustified under the circumstances.

Examples

His rude comment during the meeting was completely uncalled-for.

I felt that her aggressive tone was entirely uncalled-for given the circumstances.

The harsh criticism he received for such a minor mistake was uncalled-for.

Synonyms

unwarranted gratuitous unjustified needless improper unprovoked inappropriate

Antonyms

warranted justified necessary appropriate provoked called-for merited