badly tuned
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A device that is not correctly adjusted to a signal, causing interference.
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- He heard everything through a screen of interference, like on a badly tuned radio.
- The old television was badly tuned, showing a blurry picture.
- If your instrument is badly tuned, the music will sound discordant.
- She complained that her car engine was badly tuned, causing it to stall frequently.
- Despite his efforts, the amateur mechanic left the carburetor badly tuned.
- A badly tuned antenna can lead to a weak signal reception.
- The sound system was so badly tuned that the bass was overwhelming.
- You can't expect a good performance from a badly tuned violin.
- Their communication device was badly tuned, resulting in constant static.
- The concert began with an orchestra whose instruments were noticeably badly tuned.