Tuneless

Pronunciation: /tuːnləs/

Definitions of tuneless

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'tuneless' describes something that lacks a pleasant or harmonious sound.

Example Sentences

A1 She sang a tuneless song at the talent show.

A2 The street performer played a tuneless melody on his guitar.

B1 The karaoke singer was criticized for her tuneless rendition of the popular song.

B2 Despite her best efforts, her voice remained tuneless during the performance.

C1 The orchestra conductor was disappointed by the tuneless playing of the musicians.

C2 The opera singer's tuneless voice was a stark contrast to the rest of the talented cast.

Examples of tuneless in a Sentence

formal The singer's tuneless performance failed to impress the audience.

informal I can't stand listening to her tuneless singing.

slang Her tuneless voice is like nails on a chalkboard.

figurative His tuneless guitar playing was a cacophony of discordant notes.

Grammatical Forms of tuneless

• past tense: tuned
• plural: tunelesses
• comparative: more tuneless
• superlative: most tuneless
• present tense: tuneless
• future tense: will be tuneless
• perfect tense: have tuned
• continuous tense: is being tuneless
• singular: tuneless
• positive degree: tuneless
• infinitive: to tuneless
• gerund: tunelessing
• participle: tunelessed

Origin and Evolution of tuneless

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'tuneless' originated from the combination of 'tune' and the suffix '-less', indicating the absence of melody or musicality.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something lacking in musical harmony or melody, 'tuneless' has evolved to also refer to things that are lacking in rhythm, coherence, or order.