Definition
detuned
adjective
- not properly tuned; out of tune
verb
- past tense and past participle of detune; to put out of tune or adjust away from the correct frequency or setting
Examples
- The guitar sounded detuned after being left in the hot car.
- She detuned the radio to avoid the static between stations.
- The piano was detuned from months of neglect.
- He accidentally detuned the instrument while adjusting the strings.
- The detuned engine ran roughly and consumed more fuel.
- The orchestra sounded detuned because several musicians were absent.