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unmusical

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un⋅mu⋅si⋅cal

  [uhn-myoo-zi-kuhl]
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–adjective
1. not musical; deficient in melody, harmony, rhythm, or tone.
2. acoustically and aesthetically harsh on the ear; strident; dissonant; cacophonous.
3. not fond of or skilled in music.
Origin:
1600–10; un- 1 + musical

Related forms:
un⋅mu⋅si⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
un⋅mu⋅si⋅cal⋅ness, noun
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un·mu·si·cal   (ŭn-myōō'zĭ-kəl)   
adj.  

  1. Lacking in musical qualities, such as melody or harmony.

  2. Sounding harsh to the ear; dissonant.

  3. Not skilled or interested in music.

un·mu'si·cal·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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