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.

Examples of out of tune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Texas won, 27-25, on a 40-yard field goal with no time left, the final indignity of a Big 12 swan song woefully out of tune. — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 15 June 2023

For example, the piano that plays the theme song is audibly out of tune. — Delia Casadei, The Conversation, 31 May 2023

The tricky valveless trumpets weren’t the most polished, though, and the petite chalumeau, a precursor of the clarinet, veered in and out of tune. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 21 Nov. 2022

The Gators were out of tune pretty much all day in Music City. — Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2022

Rhymes for out of tune

• afternoon
• forenoon
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• importune
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• opportune
• pantaloon
• picayune
• tablespoon
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• baboon
• balloon