out of tune

idiom

: in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung

The piano was out of tune.

: in a state in which people do not agree with or understand one another

—usually + with

His speech was completely out of tune with our concerns.

: in a state in which one thing does not agree with or match another

—usually + with

His values are out of tune with the times.

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However, the researchers said that being out of tune with circadian rhythms could lead to additional weight gain. —

Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2018 Texas won, 27-25, on a 40-yard field goal with no time left, the final indignity of a Big 12 swan song woefully out of tune. —

Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 15 June 2023 For example, the piano that plays the theme song is audibly out of tune. —

Delia Casadei, The Conversation, 31 May 2023 The Gators were out of tune pretty much all day in Music City. —

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for out of tune