Nonmusical (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lacking interest in or talent for music; "too unmusical to care for concerts"; "it is unfortunate that her children were all nonmusical".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She had always been nonmusical, never quite understanding the appeal of attending concerts or festivals.
- The nonmusical tone of the play was intentional, focusing more on the dramatic elements rather than the score.
- It was unfortunate that her children were all nonmusical, despite her own passion for singing and playing instruments.
- His nonmusical background made it difficult for him to appreciate the complexity of the symphony.
- The school's nonmusical students often found themselves lost in music class, struggling to keep up with their peers.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Not musical in nature; "the unmusical cry of the bluejay".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The city's noise pollution was mainly due to the nonmusical sounds of car horns and construction work.
- The teacher found it challenging to turn the nonmusical students into a cohesive choir.
- Her nonmusical voice echoed through the empty hallway, causing people to stare.
- The poet's nonmusical tone clashed with the beauty of the natural scenery he described.
- The sounds of the factory floor were decidedly nonmusical, a cacophony of metal and machinery.