Meaning & Definition of Deaf in English
English⟶
Deaf
/dɛf/
noun
1. People who have severe hearing impairments
- "Many of the deaf use sign language"
synonym:
- deaf
verb
1. Make or render deaf
- "A deafening noise"
synonym:
- deafen,
- deaf
adjective
1. Lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
synonym:
- deaf
2. (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed
- "Deaf to her warnings"
synonym:
- deaf(p),
- indifferent(p)
Examples of using
Are you deaf or stupid?
You know very well that they don't want to, and won't, listen to you. Why preach to deaf ears?
The poor child was born deaf and dumb.