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deaf Antonyms

Opposite of deaf

Because the opposite of deaf shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking the power of hearing, or having impaired hearing.

Usage Example

"The school offers specialized programs and sign language instruction for hearing students."

Strongest
hearing

• adjective (Context 2)

Unwilling or unable to hear, notice, or be persuaded by something such as an appeal or criticism.

Usage Example

"The committee remained receptive to the urgent pleas of the local residents."

Strongest
receptive
responsive
attentive
Strong
sympathetic
sensitive
heedful
amenable

Similar words to deaf

Words similar to deaf shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

hearing-impaired
impervious
unmoved
indifferent
unresponsive
hard of hearing
insensitive
stone-deaf
See all synonyms of deaf

• Nearby Words

deadweight
deadwood
deadzone
deaf
deafen
deafening
deafeningly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deaf. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deaf
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