tone-deaf

[US]/[ˈtəʊn ˈdiːf]/
[UK]/[ˈtoʊn ˈdiːf]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Unable to perceive or understand the feelings of others; insensitive.; Lacking awareness of the appropriateness of one's behavior or speech in a particular situation.; Musically insensitive; unable to recognize or appreciate musical nuances.

Phrases & Collocations

tone-deaf response

tone-deaf politician

being tone-deaf

tone-deaf comments

seemed tone-deaf

tone-deaf approach

was tone-deaf

tone-deaf remarks

tone-deaf behavior

tone-deaf messaging

Example Sentences

the politician's speech was completely tone-deaf to the concerns of ordinary people.

her response to the crisis was tone-deaf and insensitive.

the company's marketing campaign proved tone-deaf and alienated many customers.

i thought his jokes were incredibly tone-deaf given the situation.

the band's latest single is tone-deaf and out of touch with current trends.

it was a tone-deaf comment that further fueled the controversy.

the executive's tone-deaf remarks sparked outrage online.

the proposal was tone-deaf to the needs of the community.

his tone-deaf attitude made it difficult to work with him.

the film received criticism for being tone-deaf to social issues.

the company's new policy was widely seen as tone-deaf and unfair.

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