Tone-deaf people, as a group.
a distinction unavailable to the tone-deaf
Unable to clearly distinguish the difference in pitch between different notes.
Having little appreciation of music, whether or not as a result of tone deafness.
Out of touch with the experience of ordinary people.
The elected official's tone-deaf remarks about the operations of the clerk’s office were disappointing
Insensitive and offensive as a result of not noticing the current social context.