tin ear

Noun
  1. An inability to distinguish differences in pitch (synset 114575296)
    is a type of: deafness, hearing loss - partial or complete loss of hearing
    same as: tone deafness
  2. Insensitivity to the appropriateness or subtlety of language (synset 104851709)
    "he has a tin ear for dialogue"
    is a type of: insensitiveness, insensitivity - the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

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