Definition
misatoned
adjective
- out of tune; not properly atoned or tuned in pitch
Usage: often used in musical contexts; can also mean improperly atoned for (archaic or rare)
Examples
- The violin sounded misatoned after being left in the cold.
- Her misatoned voice made the duet difficult to enjoy.
- The piano was misatoned and needed professional adjustment.
- Several misatoned notes disrupted the otherwise beautiful performance.
- The guitarist realized his instrument was misatoned during rehearsal.