stone-deaf

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective stone-deaf has 1 sense

profoundly deaf, stone-deaf, deaf as a post, unhearing - totally deaf; unable to hear anything
Antonym: hearing (indirect, via deaf)

Definitions from the Web

Stone-deaf

Definition

adjective

completely deaf; unable to hear anything

Sense 1

Usage

popular

Definition

referring to a person who has lost their hearing completely

Sample Sentence

After the explosion, he was left stone-deaf and could no longer enjoy the sound of music.

Sense 2

Usage

local

Definition

referring to a place or occasion where there is complete silence

Sample Sentence

The meditation retreat was a stone-deaf environment, providing a peaceful atmosphere for reflection.