tone-deaf

• Describe a una persona que no es capaz de distinguir diferencias en el tono musical al tocar o cantar; también se usa metafóricamente para referirse a alguien insensible al estado de ánimo o a las opiniones de los demás.

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.

   que no tiene oído musical

   • 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.

   Sinónimosunmusical

   Antónimosmusicaltuneful

2. Insensitive or out of touchB2informal

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

   insensible o despectivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscluelessinsensibleinsensitiveoblivioustactlessthoughtlessunawareunperceptive

   Antónimosawarediscerninginsightfulperceptivesensitivetactful