untune

An obsolete verb meaning to put out of tune, to make discordant or inharmonious; to disturb or disorder.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, ein Musikinstrument zu verstimmen oder dissonant bzw. unharmonisch zu machen; auch allgemein: in Unordnung bringen oder stören.

1. Cause to lose composure C2 formal

   To disturb or upset someone's emotional balance or calmness.

   • The unexpected criticism untuned her completely.
   • His harsh words untuned the usually calm speaker.
   • The chaotic situation untuned everyone in the room.

   🇩🇪Aus dem Gleichgewicht bringen

   Synonyme: agitatediscomposedisconcertdisturbflusterperturbruffleunnerveunsettleupset

   Antonyme: calmcomposesettlesoothe

2. Cause to be out of tune C2 formal

   To make a musical instrument or sound deviate from the correct pitch.

   • The humidity untuned the piano strings.
   • He accidentally untuned his guitar while adjusting the pegs.
   • The constant use untuned the old violin.

   🇩🇪Verstimmen

   Antonyme: harmonizetune

• untuned past participle
• untuned past simple
• untuning present participle
• untunes third person singular