Looking for the meaning of the word DEAFNESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEAFNESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Deafness
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɛfnəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the condition of lacking the power of hearing or having impaired hearing
Short Definition:condition of lacking power of hearing or having impaired hearing
Examples:- the baby is at risk of being born with profound deafness
- loud music is a cause of deafness
Definition:
the state of being unwilling or unable to hear or pay attention to something
Short Definition:state of being unwilling or unable to hear or pay attention to something
Examples:- the deafness shown by political leaders
- a worrying example of deafness to human rights concerns
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