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Definition of tuneless

tuneless

/ˈtuːn.ləs/
tune · less
Adverb:tunelessly
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tuneless Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not having a pleasing melody or musical pitch; unmelodious or discordant.

Example

"He hummed a low, tuneless whistle while repairing the bicycle tire."

2

Producing no musical sound; silent or mute (especially in literary or poetic contexts).

Example

"The neglected harp stood tuneless in the corner of the dusty parlor."

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• Rhymes for tuneless

• Nearby Words

tuneful
tunefully
tunefulness
tuneless
tunelessly
tuner
tuneup

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'tune' (an alteration of Middle English 'tone', from Old French 'ton' and Latin 'tonus') combined with the Old English privative suffix '-less'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tuneless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tuneless
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