Toneless
adjective
Having no musical quality or sound.
His voice is monotone and toneless, which sometimes makes his lectures boring.
Often appears as...
- toneless voice
- toneless sound
adjective
Lacking emotion or interest.
He answered the question in a toneless voice, showing no sign of excitement or enthusiasm.
Often appears as...
- toneless reply
- toneless expression
adjective
Having no musical quality or sound.
His voice is monotone and toneless, which sometimes makes his lectures boring.
Often appears as...
- toneless voice
- toneless sound
adjective
Lacking emotion or interest.
He answered the question in a toneless voice, showing no sign of excitement or enthusiasm.
Often appears as...
- toneless reply
- toneless expression
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of Melody
Refers specifically to sound that lacks variation in pitch, not just volume or pace.
Even the most exciting story sounds uninteresting in a toneless delivery.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Musical
Indicates an absence of any melodious qualities that you would typically find in music.
The beginner's violin recital was a challenge to listen to, quite toneless.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Sound
Describes a voice that does not hold any identifiable emotion or mood.
The dispatcher's toneless voice was calm, revealing no panic during the emergency.
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of Melody
Refers specifically to sound that lacks variation in pitch, not just volume or pace.
Even the most exciting story sounds uninteresting in a toneless delivery.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Musical
Indicates an absence of any melodious qualities that you would typically find in music.
The beginner's violin recital was a challenge to listen to, quite toneless.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Sound
Describes a voice that does not hold any identifiable emotion or mood.
The dispatcher's toneless voice was calm, revealing no panic during the emergency.
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of Melody
Refers specifically to sound that lacks variation in pitch, not just volume or pace.
Even the most exciting story sounds uninteresting in a toneless delivery.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Musical
Indicates an absence of any melodious qualities that you would typically find in music.
The beginner's violin recital was a challenge to listen to, quite toneless.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Sound
Describes a voice that does not hold any identifiable emotion or mood.
The dispatcher's toneless voice was calm, revealing no panic during the emergency.
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