What does tuneless mean?
Definitions for tuneless
ˈtun lɪs, ˈtyun-tune·less
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word tuneless.
Princeton's WordNet
tuneless, untuneful, unmelodiousadjective
not having a musical sound or pleasing tune
Wiktionary
tunelessadjective
having no pleasing tune; not tuneful
tunelessadjective
silent or mute
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Tunelessadjective
Unharmonious; unmusical.
Etymology: from tune.
When in hand my tuneless harp I take,
Then do I more augment my foes despight. Edmund Spenser.Swallow, what dost thou
With thy tuneless serenade. Abraham Cowley.
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tuneless
Tuneless generally refers to something that lacks melody or musicality, often used in the context of singing or music that is off-key, discordant or not melodious. It can characterize a sound or voice that is not pleasant or harmonious to listen to.
Webster Dictionary
Tunelessadjective
without tune; inharmonious; unmusical
Tunelessadjective
not employed in making music; as, tuneless harps
Tunelessadjective
not expressed in music or poetry; unsung
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tuneless in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tuneless in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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