English Explanatory Dictionary

tin ear

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Insensitivity to and inability to appreciate the elements of performed music or the rhythm, elegance, or nuances of language.
  2. Insensitivity to the nuances of the current situation or the subtleties of a craft; indifference to somebody else's attitudes, moods, and dialogue.

Pronunciation

en-au-tin ear.ogg

Word forms

tin ear tin ears

Synonyms

tone-deafness

Related words

cloth-eared tone-deaf
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