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deaf Synonyms

Another word for deaf

Choosing another word for deaf depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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-impaired students."

Strongest
hearing-impaired
Strong
hard of hearing
stone-deaf

• 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 impervious to the urgent pleas of the local residents."

Strongest
impervious
unmoved
Strong
indifferent
unresponsive
oblivious
insensitive
heedless
inattentive
unconcerned

Opposites of deaf

The opposite of deaf shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hearing
responsive
receptive
attentive
sympathetic
sensitive
heedful
amenable
See all opposites of deaf

• Nearby Words

deadweight
deadwood
deadzone
deaf
deafblind
deafen
deafening

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