Today’s “Word of the Day” is “tin ear“ and it is a noun meaning “(figuratively) insensitivity to or lack of concern for the nuances of the current situation; (literally) insensitivity to hear the subtle difference between musical notes or elements”.
Example Sentence: As it became clear earlier this autumn that Britain would not avoid a second wave, Boris Johnson and his ministers demonstrated a tin ear in refusing to extend the furlough scheme beyond the end of this month and failing to provide adequate compensation to businesses after new restrictions were imposed across swathes of England.
This word is present in The Guardian article The Guardian view on Johnson and the public mood: poles apart and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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