out of tune

phrase

1
: in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung
The piano was out of tune.
2
: in a state in which people do not agree with or understand one another
usually + with
His speech was completely out of tune with our concerns.
3
: in a state in which one thing does not agree with or match another
usually + with
His values are out of tune with the times.

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“Out of tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of%20tune. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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