Phrase guide

no fidelity

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Extremely low fidelity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: excessive, humorous

Qualifier: sound

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: low fidelity, lo-fi, LoFi, lofi
  • He busted out an ancient no-fidelity tabletop radio and proceeded to play some tinny music from the AM dial.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: low fidelity, lo-fi, LoFi

Antonyms: high fidelity, hi-fi, HiFi

2

adj

Meaning 2

Involving no electronics at all, being an original (unreproduced) noise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous

Qualifier: sound

Examples

  • Get a load of my no-fidelity radio: my neighbor is singing off-tune while he weeds his garden.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: high fidelity, hi-fi, HiFi

History

Etymology

Modeled after, and postdating, high fidelity and low fidelity.