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tuneless

adjective tune·less \ ˈtün-ləs , ˈtyün- \

Definition of tuneless

1 : not tuneful
2 : not producing music
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tunelessly

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First Known Use of tuneless

1594

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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TUNELESS Defined for English Language Learners

tuneless

adjective

Definition of tuneless for English Language Learners

  • : not having a pleasant musical sound : not tuneful

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