Synonyms for tone-deaf

Most common

deaf

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Unable to clearly distinguish the difference in pitch between different notes.

   Although he was tone-deaf, he was a great lyricist.

Related words

Word family

tone-deafness

Other spellings

tone deaf

Example sentences

• deaf Many deaf people don't like being called disabled.

By length

4 letters

deaf¹