OpenSynonym

off-key

The word “off-key” has 2 syllables: off-key.

It's pronounced as /ˌɔːfˈkiː/.

What is synonym and antonym for off-key?

In the thesaurus, “off-key” has 6 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for off-key along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for off-key

  • atonal
  • disagreeable
  • discordant
  • dissonant
  • tuneless
  • unpleasant

Antonyms for off-key

  • concordant
  • dulcet
  • euphonious
  • harmonious
  • harmonizing
  • mellifluous
  • mellow
  • melodic
  • melodious
  • musical
  • resonant
  • sonorous
  • sweet
  • tuneful

Meanings of off-key

  • adjective
    1. Pitched inaccurately either above or below the correct note.
    2. (by extension) not harmonious, or out of accord.

Example Sentences

  • She sang the song beautifully, but her friend’s voice was sadly off-key.
  • The piano was slightly off-key, making it hard for the musicians to stay in sync.
  • His off-key rendition of the classic hit made everyone laugh at the karaoke night.
  • The choir struggled to harmonize because one member kept singing off-key.
  • I could tell he was nervous when he played the guitar off-key during the performance.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to off-key, such as: atonal, concordant, disagreeable, discordant, dissonant, dulcet, euphonious.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Word List