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tone-deaf

/ˈtoʊn ˌdef/

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adjective

/ˈtoʊn ˌdef/B2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который не способен различать различия в музыкальной высоте звука при игре или пении; также используется метафорически для описания человека, нечувствительного к настроению или мнению других.

Describes a person who is unable to distinguish differences in musical pitch when playing or singing; also used metaphorically to describe someone who is insensitive to the mood or opinions of others.

  1. Unable to distinguish musical notesB1informal

    Lacking the ability to perceive differences in musical pitch or to sing in tune.

    ruНемузыкальный

    • He is completely tone-deaf and cannot carry a tune.
    • She avoided singing in public because she is tone-deaf.
    • Tone-deaf people often cannot tell if a note is sharp or flat.

    Synonymsunmusical

    Antonymsmusicaltuneful

  2. Insensitive or out of touchB2informal

    Lacking sensitivity or awareness, especially regarding social or cultural issues.

    ruБестактный

    • His tone-deaf comments about poverty offended many people.
    • The company's tone-deaf marketing campaign was widely criticized.
    • Politicians can appear tone-deaf when they ignore public concerns.

    Synonymscluelessinsensibleinsensitiveoblivioustactlessthoughtlessunawareunperceptive

    Antonymsawarediscerninginsightfulperceptivesensitivetactful

Forms
  • more tone-deaf comparative form
  • most tone-deaf superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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