Cloth-Eared

Pronunciation: /klɔːθ-ɪərd/

Definitions of cloth-eared

adjective describing someone who is unable to hear well or is ignorant

Example Sentences

A1 She is cloth-eared and often misunderstands instructions.

A2 The cloth-eared student struggled to hear the teacher's explanation.

B1 His cloth-eared response showed a lack of understanding of the topic.

B2 The cloth-eared manager failed to listen to the concerns of the employees.

C1 The cloth-eared diplomat's inability to comprehend the cultural nuances led to a diplomatic incident.

C2 The cloth-eared negotiator's refusal to listen to the other party's demands resulted in a failed agreement.

Examples of cloth-eared in a Sentence

formal The cloth-eared employee failed to follow the detailed instructions provided by the manager.

informal Don't be so cloth-eared, listen carefully to what I'm saying.

slang He's so cloth-eared, he never understands what's going on around him.

figurative Her cloth-eared attitude towards feedback is hindering her professional growth.

Grammatical Forms of cloth-eared

• past tense: cloth-eared
• plural: cloth-eareds
• comparative: more cloth-eared
• superlative: most cloth-eared
• present tense: cloth-ears
• future tense: will be cloth-eared
• perfect tense: have been cloth-eared
• continuous tense: is being cloth-eared
• singular: cloth-eared
• positive degree: cloth-eared
• infinitive: to be cloth-eared
• gerund: being cloth-eared
• participle: cloth-eared

Origin and Evolution of cloth-eared

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'cloth-eared' originated from the literal meaning of having ears made of cloth, which implies someone who is unable to hear or understand well.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cloth-eared' evolved to describe someone who is stubborn, insensitive, or ignorant rather than just physically unable to hear well.