unvocal

unvocal
/un voh"keuhl/, adj.
1. not outspoken; reserved; not eloquent in speech; inarticulate.
2. not mellifluous, as the speaking voice.
3. not melodious; unmusical: unvocal attempts at writing art songs.
[1765-75; UN-1 + VOCAL]

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