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unhearing Antonyms
Opposite of unhearing
Because the opposite of unhearing shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Not perceiving sound; failing to hear or lacking the faculty of hearing.
Usage Example
"The heavy rain beat against the windowpane, completely unnoticed by the hearing sleeper."
Strongest
hearing
• adjective (Context 2)
Paying no attention or refusing to listen; heedless or oblivious.
Usage Example
"She offered her advice to an attentive audience that had already made up its mind."
Strongest
attentive
heedful
Strong
mindful
receptive
Similar words to unhearing
Words similar to unhearing shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
heedless
inattentive
deaf
unmindful
oblivious
unresponsive
hard-of-hearing
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unhearing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unhearing