deaf
adjective
partially or wholly lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing; unable to hear.
half-deaf
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a word derived from
deaf.
Example Sentences
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So it took days before an ENT revealed that I was now half-deaf, for no detectable reason.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2022
It was so loud that Woods recalled being half-deaf from the screaming.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2020
All you graying, half-deaf Def Leppard fans, listen up.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 9, 2013
I am half-deaf and he spoke softly, so I missed his name but will get it later.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2011
It was so loud that soon even his poor, half-deaf pack-brother would hear it.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
