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Meaning of tin ear in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    tin ear

    Definitions

    1. an inability to distinguish differences in pitch
  2. 2. insensitivity to the appropriateness or subtlety of language

    Examples

    • « he has a tin ear for dialogue »

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