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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTin Ear
/tɪn ɪr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lack of sensitivity to musical pitch or tone.
"Despite his enthusiasm for singing, he has a tin ear and struggles to stay on key." - 2
A metaphorical expression for someone who is unable to understand or appreciate nuances in a particular field.
"Her tin ear for politics made it difficult for her to engage in meaningful discussions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'tin ear' originates from the early 20th century, where 'tin' refers to the metal's lack of resonance, symbolizing an inability to appreciate or discern musical tones. The phrase evolved to describe someone who is tone-deaf or lacks sensitivity to musical pitch.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tin Ear" is said worldwide
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Ore en tôle
Transliteration: Or en tol
"Il a une oreille en tôle pour la musique."
Blech Ohr
Transliteration: Blech Ohr
"Er hat ein Blech Ohr für Musik."
Orecchio di latta
Transliteration: Orecchio di latta
"Ha un orecchio di latta per la musica."
Oído de lata
Transliteration: Oído de lata
"Él tiene un oído de lata para la música."
Ouvido de lata
Transliteration: Ouvido de lata
"Ele tem um ouvido de lata para a música."
टिन कान
Transliteration: Tin Kaan
"उसका टिन कान संगीत के लिए है।"
铁耳
Transliteration: Tiě ěr
"他对音乐有铁耳。"
주석 귀
Transliteration: Juseok Gwi
"그는 음악에 대해 주석 귀를 가지고 있다."
ブリキの耳
Transliteration: Buriki no mimi
"彼は音楽に対してブリキの耳を持っています。"
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