tone deaf
See amusia and deaf, hard of hearing.
Phrases such as “they are tone-deaf to the situation” or “they are deaf to our needs” are ableist. Please write around it or use alternative language:
- Inconsiderate
- Insensitive
- Rude
- Tactless
- Faux pas
- Obtuse
- Annoying
- Thoughtless
- Careless
- Heartless
- Gauche
- Gaffe
- Unfeeling
- Uncaring