Sentence examples for off key from inspiring English sources

'off-key' is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to describe something that is not in tune, out of harmony or not matching the expected style. For example, "The singer's rendition of the song was off-key and didn't carry the same emotion as the original version."

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Off key.

She also sings off key.

Let's play 'Boola-Boola.' Off key".

This leaves her book somewhat off key.

It makes this book feel off key.

Meanwhile, some of BP's public statements have been off key.

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Let the off-key singing begin.

Today the formulation seems off-key.

The tone is off-key.

Sing off-key and laugh.

"I always liked off-key, decadent, amusing books," he said.

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