poorly-tuned
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/ˈpʊrli tjuːnd/
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/ˈpɔːli tjuːnd/
improperly adjusted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-tuned' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'tuned,' meaning 'adjusted to a particular pitch or frequency.'
Historical Evolution
'poorly-tuned' evolved from the Middle English word 'tune,' which meant 'to bring into harmony.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not in harmony,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not adjusted or calibrated correctly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not adjusted or calibrated correctly, often resulting in suboptimal performance or sound.
The poorly-tuned piano sounded off-key.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 03:39