deaf

deaf · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Lacking the ability to hear, either totally or partially.

  2. 2.

    (Deaf) Relating to the community and culture of deaf people who use sign language.

  3. 3.

    Unwilling to listen or pay attention to something.

Related words

Antonyms: hearing
See also: blind, hearing, mute
Synonyms: hard of hearing, hearing-impaired

Etymology

From Old English deaf, from Proto-Germanic daubaz, related to Greek typhlos meaning "blind." The word has remained remarkably stable in form throughout the history of English.