unmusical C1 Topic:Describing Qualities Freq #149691 Meanings 1 adj Unpleasant to listen to; not sounding like music. The harp gave out an unmusical, jarring sound. 2 adj Having little interest in or ability for music. He was too unmusical to enjoy the concert. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · unpleasant to listen to;... unmelodiousnonmusical 2 adj · having little interest in... nonmusical Etymology AI details From un- + musical. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # unmusical **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adj **Frequency rank:** 149691 ## Meanings 1. Unpleasant to listen to; not sounding like music. 2. Having little interest in or ability for music. ## Examples - The harp gave out an unmusical, jarring sound. - He was too unmusical to enjoy the concert. ## Etymology From un- + musical. ## AI Etymology Unmusical is from un- + musical. In present-day use, it can mean unpleasant to listen to; not sounding like music, or having little interest in or ability for music. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown