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hearing-impaired
[ heer-ing-im-paird ]
/ ˈhɪər ɪŋ ɪmˌpɛərd /
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adjective, noun
Usually Offensive. hard of hearing.
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Origin of hearing-impaired
First recorded in 1945–50
usage note for hearing-impaired
Hearing-impaired is perceived as an offensive term within the Deaf community because the word impaired implies damage, and it focuses on what the person cannot do. When referring to people with hearing loss, the preferred term is hard of hearing .
Words nearby hearing-impaired
hear, hear, hearing, hearing aid, hearing dog, hearing-ear dog, hearing-impaired, hearing loss, hearken, Hearn, hear of, hear oneself think, can't
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