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tin ear

/t/I/n_/i/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. an inability to distinguish differences in pitch

    noun.state

    Synonyms tone deafness

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. insensitivity to the appropriateness or subtlety of language

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    He has a tin ear for dialogue.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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