Tone-deaf (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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

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