: not called
an uncalled telephone number
: such as
a
: not asked for, invited, or told to come
The entrance of the servant, uncalled, roused her.—
Wilkie Collins
Wilkie Collins
b
finance
: not called up for payment
… protected by paid-up and uncalled capital.—The Economist
The Economist
c
: not properly noted and penalized by an official
an uncalled rules infraction
The Czech wondered about the officiating when this flagrant foul went uncalled.—Austin Murphy
see also uncalled-for
Austin MurphyExamples of uncalled in a Sentence
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Another uncalled measure, Proposition 34, which aims to restrict how much some health care providers can spend on political campaigns, trailed with 49.1% support.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Given Credit for Helping Secure Blockbuster TNA Partnership Vince McMahon WWE Lawsuit Gets New Deadline From Judge
Some might think that Vince's input was uncalled for, considering Chappelle's track record of excellence in comedy and production.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The conclusion of the 45th District race leaves only California’s 13th District election between Rep. John Duarte (R) and Democrat Adam Gray as uncalled.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
The Republicans' lead will be smaller than after the 2022 midterms, and the outcome of the final uncalled race will determine just how many votes Johnson can afford to lose on legislation.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Given Credit for Helping Secure Blockbuster TNA Partnership Vince McMahon WWE Lawsuit Gets New Deadline From Judge
Some might think that Vince's input was uncalled for, considering Chappelle's track record of excellence in comedy and production.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The conclusion of the 45th District race leaves only California’s 13th District election between Rep. John Duarte (R) and Democrat Adam Gray as uncalled.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
The Republicans' lead will be smaller than after the 2022 midterms, and the outcome of the final uncalled race will determine just how many votes Johnson can afford to lose on legislation.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Uncalled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncalled. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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