Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tone-deaf

Adjective

/toʊn dɛf/

Definition

Tone-deaf refers to a person’s inability to discern different pitches or musical notes.

Examples

Even though he loves to sing, he’s quite tone-deaf, often missing the right notes.
Her tone-deafness made it challenging for her to participate in the choir.

Meaning

Someone who is tone-deaf cannot identify or reproduce musical notes accurately. This can make it difficult for them to sing in tune or recognize melodies.