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tin ear

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tin ear has 2 senses
  1. tone deafness, tin ear - an inability to distinguish differences in pitch
    --1 is a kind of deafness, hearing loss
  2. tin ear - insensitivity to the appropriateness or subtlety of language; "he has a tin ear for dialogue"
    --2 is a kind of
    insensitivity, insensitiveness

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Tin Ear

A tin ear refers to a lack of musical sensitivity or the inability to appreciate or understand music.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Someone who has a tin ear struggles to recognize or distinguish different musical notes, tones, or melodies.

Example sentence: The concert was ruined for her because she had a tin ear and couldn't enjoy the beautiful music.

Sense 2:

It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who lacks an understanding or appreciation for any kind of art, especially music.

Example sentence: His tin ear for poetry made it difficult for him to understand and appreciate the profound beauty of the verses.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Tin ear can also function as an adjective to describe a person or their abilities in a negative way.

Example sentence: Despite his tin ear for rhythm, he insisted on trying his hand at playing the drums.

Sense 2:

It can also describe a person's insensitivity to the social cues and implications of their words or actions.

Example sentence: He made an inappropriate joke at the funeral, displaying his tin ear for appropriate behavior in somber situations.

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