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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Unable to clearly distinguish the difference in pitch between different notes..
Although he was tone-deaf, he was a great lyricist.
This is a distinction unavailable to the tone-deaf.
a politician's tone-deaf remarks about the price of bread
The elected official's tone-deaf remarks about the operations of the clerk’s office were disappointing.
Otherwise, saying “N-word” is plenty accurate; I knew exactly what you meant. And arguing for your need to use an explosive term, when a common euphemism will do, makes you seem defensive and tone-deaf.
The campaign – which Fast Company described as “eyebrow-raising”, “controversial” and “tone-deaf” – did not land well.
Use tone-deaf when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Tone-deaf means Unable to clearly distinguish the difference in pitch between different notes..
Common synonyms include deaf.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Although he was tone-deaf, he was a great lyricist.
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