unhearing

[US]/[ʌnˈhɪərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ʌnˈhɪərɪŋ]/

Translation

adj.Unable or unwilling to hear.; Ignoring or disregarding; inattentive.
n.The state of being unable or unwilling to hear.

Phrases & Collocations

unhearing ear

an unhearing child

unhearing pleas

being unhearing

unhearing silence

unhearing response

found unhearing

unhearing world

unhearing voice

seemingly unhearing

Example Sentences

the old man sat in his armchair, seemingly unhearing of the lively conversation around him.

she felt unhearing to the pleas of her children, lost in her own worries.

despite the loud music, he remained unhearing, focused on his work.

the company's unhearing attitude towards customer feedback was damaging its reputation.

he gave an unhearing response to the suggestion, dismissing it without consideration.

the unhearing nature of the bureaucracy made it difficult to get anything done.

she adopted an unhearing stance towards his apologies, unwilling to forgive him.

the politician's unhearing policy towards the poor was widely criticized.

he presented an unhearing front, refusing to acknowledge their concerns.

the unhearing silence following her announcement was unsettling.

the team's unhearing approach to innovation led to stagnation.

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