- unable to distinguish differences in pitch in musical sounds when producing or hearing them.
- unable to perceive public sentiment, attitudes, or preferences: The council’s politically tone-deaf plan would cost lower income residents $100 a year.
- lacking emotional insight; insensitive or unsympathetic to others: She is often tone-deaf to her daughter’s needs.
- unable to distinguish subtle differences in musical pitch
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