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

How to use hearing-impaired in a sentence

But if you have a hearing and you prove that someone is mature enough, well then that state interest evaporates.
Should Teens Have The Right To Die?|Brandy Zadrozny|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In January, an appeal hearing will determine whether he qualifies for post-conviction relief.
The Deal With Serial’s Jay? He’s Pissed Off, Mucks Up Our Timeline|Emily Shire|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or is it simply that what you are hearing and seeing about race in the media seems worse?
Obama Is Right on Race. The Media Is Wrong.|Keli Goff|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But at the same time, since Zimmerman, you've been hearing cases about officers killing black children—black men, Hispanic men.
Justice League Vigil for Slain NYPD Officers Asks Whose Life Matters|Olivia Nuzzi|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I testified merely eight feet from this monster at a preliminary hearing.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything|Liz Seccuro|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It seems very strange that I shall actually know Liszt at last, after hearing of him so many years.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Finally, let me ask the general reader to put aside all prejudice, and give both sides a fair hearing.
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
The young lady, hearing his step, turned round and stood on the stair, confronting him fiercely.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
He is simply hearing every tone, knowing exactly what effect he wishes to produce and how to do it.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
At the store he would never have given in, but he was not accustomed to hearing so loud a murmur of approval greet the opposition.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd