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deaf
This term describes a physiological state of hearing loss, ranging from partial impairment to total silence. In a medical or descriptive sense, it is a neutral observation of a physical condition, though it is often paired with "hard of hearing" to specify the degree of impairment.
When used figuratively, the word shifts toward a negative connotation of willful ignorance or stubbornness. To be "deaf to" something implies a conscious decision to ignore appeals or warnings, suggesting a lack of empathy or a refusal to acknowledge reality rather than a physical inability to hear.
Meanings
Examples
The school provides specialized support for deaf students.
The school provides specialized support for deaf students.
The government remained deaf to the pleas of the protesters.
The government remained deaf to the pleas of the protesters.
Stop being deaf to my warnings before you make a huge mistake.
The CEO was deaf to the concerns of his employees.