deafness

1. The lack or severe impairment of the ability to hear. Deafness is usually genetic or congenital as a result of prenatal viral infection, birth trauma, or other causes. Acquired deafness is caused mostly by drug toxicity, trauma, and certain diseases. Cochlear implants are used to treat some forms of deafness.

Example Sentences

But his first Emmy hosting gig revealed an insistent tone deafness that he could not steer out of, and it made a parade of worthwhile wins into a slog.

From Salon

This echoes what most of the British press and that other American Meghan, she of House McCain, harrumphed about the supposed tone deafness of Season 1.

From Salon

Then there’s the cost of diverting hospital resources, of children missing school, of parents staying home from work to care for sick kids, and the lasting toll of some measles infections, including deafness or worse.

From Salon

But “Not Alone Anymore” gently probes the unique difficulties Matlin’s deafness created as she navigated those traumas.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of the race, Jodie is raising funds for The Elizabeth Foundation, which provides education services for babies and preschool children with all degrees of deafness.

From BBC