Pronunciation: /ʌnˈhɪrɪŋ/
noun a person who is unable to hear or listen
A1 The unhearing of the doorbell led to the visitor waiting outside for a long time.
A2 Her unhearing of the instructions resulted in her making mistakes during the exam.
B1 The unhearing of the alarm caused him to oversleep and miss his morning meeting.
B2 The unhearing of the warning signs led to a serious accident on the construction site.
C1 His unhearing of the advice from experienced colleagues proved to be a costly mistake in his project.
C2 The unhearing of the expert testimony in court led to an unjust verdict in the case.
adjective describing someone or something that is not able to hear or listen
A1 She was unhearing of the doorbell because she was wearing noise-cancelling headphones.
A2 The cat remained unhearing of its owner's calls as it slept soundly in the sun.
B1 The unhearing attitude of the teenager towards his parents' advice caused some tension in the household.
B2 The politician's unhearing stance on climate change alienated many voters.
C1 Despite his unhearing demeanor, the CEO was actually quite attentive to the concerns of his employees.
C2 The artist's unhearing approach to criticism allowed him to stay true to his vision and create groundbreaking work.
formal The unhearing patient required a hearing aid to assist with communication.
informal She was unhearing me when I asked her to pass the salt.
slang I feel like talking to a wall, she's so unhearing.
figurative His unhearing attitude towards our concerns was frustrating.
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