Deaf synonyms
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Having a diminished or defective sense of hearing, but not deaf; hard of hearing.
auditory (antonym)
The definition of auditoriy is something that is related to hearing.
tone-deaf
(Informal) Of or demonstrating an inability to recognize the complexity, possible cause for offense, etc. of an issue or situation
The definition of stone deaf is someone who cannot hear anything at all.
(Idiomatic) Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.
dull of hearing
Not able to hear
unable to distinguish sound
Not able to hear
Unable or unwilling to perceive or understand:
unable to hear
Not able to hear
Not able to hear
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deaf-and-dumb
Of, for, or being a person unable to hear or speak
(Simile) stone deaf (unable to hear at all)
deaf as a doorknob
Not able to hear
with tin ears
Not able to hear
Not noticing; paying no heed; thoughtless; inattentive.
Difficult to treat or deal with; resistant to treatment or effort:
sharp-eared (antonym)
Having keenly sensitive hearing
oblivious (related)
Forgetful
obstinate (related)
Difficult to manage, control, or treat:
(Figuratively) Lack of knowledge or refusal to admit a particular problem, issue, etc.
aware (antonym)
Having knowledge or discernment of something:
attentive (antonym)
Paying attention; observant
Not mattering one way or the other; unimportant; immaterial:
(Archaic) To drown out (a sound) with a louder sound
the-deaf (related)
deafblind (related)
learning-disabled (related)
hearing-impair (related)
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deaf-blind (related)
disabled (related)
d-deaf (related)
handicapped (related)
sighted (related)
willing (antonym)
The definition of willing is agreeable do something.
visually-impaired (related)
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Find another word for deaf. In this page you can discover 42 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for deaf, like: hearing-impaired, earless, auditory, tone-deaf, stone-deaf, hard-of-hearing, stunned, unhearing, dull of hearing, unable to distinguish sound and blind.