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English 2 senses of the expression tin ear:
NOUNstatetin ear, tone deafnessan inability to distinguish differences in pitch
attributetin earinsensitivity to the appropriateness or subtlety of language
Englishtin ear: 2 senses noun 1, state
MeaningAn inability to distinguish differences in pitch.
Synonymtone deafness
Broaderdeafness, hearing losspartial or complete loss of hearing
Spanishamusia, oído de lata, sordera de tonos, sordera tonal
Englishtin ear: 2 senses noun 2, attribute
Meaninginsensitivity to the appropriateness or subtlety of language.
Example"he has a tin ear for dialogue"
Broaderinsensitivity, insensitivenessThe inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

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