TONE-DEAF Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word tone-deaf. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for TONE-DEAF
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cacophonous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having an unpleasant sound | ||||||||
discordant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not in agreement or harmony adjective satellite • lacking in harmony | ||||||||
disharmonious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking in harmony | ||||||||
flat | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • lacking contrast or shading between tones • (of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone noun • a level tract of land • a shallow box in which seedlings are started • a musical notation indicating one half step lower than the note named • freight car without permanent sides or roof • a deflated pneumatic tire • scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas; part of a stage setting • a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house adverb • with flat sails • in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly adjective satellite • having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another • having a relatively broad surface in relation to depth or thickness • not modified or restricted by reservations • stretched out and lying at full length along the ground • flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes) • lacking taste or flavor or tang • lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting • having lost effervescence • sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch • horizontally level • lacking the expected range or depth; not designed to give an illusion or depth • not reflecting light; not glossy • commercially inactive | ||||||||
jarring | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • making or causing a harsh and irritating sound | ||||||||
off-key | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • inaccurate in pitch | ||||||||
sharp | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point • having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone noun • a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named • a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point adverb • changing suddenly in direction and degree adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • ending in a sharp point • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence • harsh • having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones • dangerously steep • very sudden and in great amount or degree • quick and forceful | ||||||||
toneless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking in tone or expression | ||||||||
unmelodious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not having a musical sound or pleasing tune • lacking melody | ||||||||
unmusical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking interest in or talent for music • not musical in nature • lacking melody |