uncalled

adjective

un·called ˌən-ˈkȯld

: not called

an uncalled telephone number

: such as

: not asked for, invited, or told to come

The entrance of the servant, uncalled, roused her.—

Wilkie Collins

finance : not called up for payment

… protected by paid-up and uncalled capital.—

The Economist

: 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

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The majority control of the House of Representatives hasn't been determined as some races nationally remain uncalled. —

Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024 The race still is still uncalled with over 62,000 ballots still to count. —

Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024 There are 20 uncalled races, with the situation in the House hanging in the balance. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2024 In Congress, Republicans took back the Senate majority after four years, though a handful of seats remain uncalled. —

The Hill, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncalled