tuneless

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English tune Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English tuneless From tune + -less.

1. Having no pleasing tune; not tuneful.

   “They insist they aren't a hardcore band, but their hectic pace and tuneless vocals are certainly in the hardcore vein.”

2. Silent or mute.