Tone Deafness (Noun)
Meaning
An inability to distinguish differences in pitch.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her tone deafness made it impossible for her to sing in tune, despite her best efforts to practice.
- After a few disastrous karaoke attempts, he realized he suffered from tone deafness and stuck to dancing instead.
- Research suggests that tone deafness affects a small percentage of the population, and it's often referred to as "amusia".
- She tried to join the school choir, but her tone deafness made her a liability, and she was gently encouraged to try a different activity.
- The musician's tone deafness was a cruel irony, given her family's long history of producing talented singers and instrumentalists.