Tone-deaf

Translation of "tone-deaf" into Russian

Noun

tone-deaf

tone-deafs pl

Countable noun referring to a person who is tone-deaf

человек без музыкального слуха

Despite being a tone-deaf, he loved attending concerts.

Несмотря на то, что он человек без музыкального слуха, он любил ходить на концерты.

Adjective

tone-deaf

more tone-deaf Comp.

most tone-deaf Super.

лишённый музыкального слуха

My brother is tone-deaf and avoids karaoke.

Мой брат лишён музыкального слуха и избегает караоке.

перен.; о человеке или высказывании, не учитывающем настроение или чувства других

The politician's remarks about poverty were utterly tone-deaf.

Замечания политика о бедности оказались совершенно нечуткими.

Noun

A person who is unable to distinguish or reproduce musical pitch accurately.

Despite being a tone-deaf, he loved attending concerts.

Adjective

Unable to distinguish or reproduce musical pitch accurately.

I'm completely tone-deaf, so I never sing in public.

Showing a lack of awareness or sensitivity to the mood, opinions, or feelings of others.

The CEO's extravagant bonus during layoffs was criticized as tone-deaf.