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off-key

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Definitions

adj.

Not at the correct musical pitch; out of tune; not in harmony or accord.

走调的;不和谐的;不协调的

adv.

In a manner that is not at the correct musical pitch.

走调地;不和谐地

Root Breakdown

Native English
offother
+
-connector
+
keyother
=off-key

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The singer's off-key performance disappointed the audience.

  • 2.

    His off-key humming annoyed everyone in the office.

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