Synonyms for deaf

Other words for “deaf”, grouped by meaning.

We found 8 synonyms for “deaf”. The most common are deafen, deaf-and-dumb, deafened, hard-of-hearing, profoundly deaf.

verb make or render deaf

Synonymsdeafen

adjective lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

Similardeaf-and-dumb deafened hard-of-hearing profoundly deaf tone-deaf

Oppositeshearing

adjective (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

Synonymsindifferent

Similarheedless

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

More about “deaf”

✦Meaning of deaf