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deaf to

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective deaf to has 1 sense
  1. inattentive, unheeding, unlistening, deaf to - unwilling to hear
    Antonym: hearing (indirect, via deaf)

Definitions from the Web

Deaf To

Definition:

Deaf to refers to the state of being unwilling or incapable of listening or responding to something. It can have various senses and usages including a literal meaning of being unable to hear as well.

Parts of Speech:

  • Adjective
  • Idiom
  • Phrasal verb

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

1. Showing an inability or unwillingness to listen or respond.

Example Sentence:

"Despite numerous warnings, he remained deaf to their advice."

Idiom:

1. Unresponsive or indifferent towards something.

Example Sentence:

"She turned deaf ears to their pleas for help."

Phrasal verb:

1. To intentionally ignore or disregard something.

Example Sentence:

"He decided to deafen himself to the critics and continue pursuing his passion."

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