tuneless

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English

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Etymology

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From tune +‎ -less.

Adjective

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tuneless (comparative more tuneless, superlative most tuneless)

  1. Having no pleasing tune; not tuneful.
    • 1982 August 14, Mary Ann Peacott, Liz Nania, “BT's In Boston”, in Gay Community News, volume 10, number 5, page 12:
      They insist they aren't a hardcore band, but their hectic pace and tuneless vocals are certainly in the hardcore vein.
  2. Silent or mute.

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