Off-key (Adjective)
Meaning
Inaccurate in pitch; "a false (or sour) note"; "her singing was off key".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tone-deaf singer's off-key rendition of the national anthem was cringe-worthy to the audience.
- Her singing was off-key, but the enthusiasm and energy she brought to the performance made up for it.
- The musician's off-key playing of the guitar solo ruined the entire song.
- The off-key singing of the choir was a disappointment to the music teacher who had spent weeks rehearsing with them.
- The contestant's off-key performance on the talent show led to her elimination in the first round.