deaf

sordo, sorda

Che non sente o sente solo molto poco.

In inglese semplice: Unable to hear, or able to hear only a little.

• My grandfather is deaf.
• She became partially deaf after the illness.
• Many deaf children learn sign language.

Come si usa: deaf in one/both ears (He is deaf in one ear.)

Sinonimi: hard of hearing

Espressioni comuni: deaf child, partially deaf, deaf in something

sordo, insensibile

Che non vuole ascoltare consigli, richieste o ragioni.

In inglese semplice: Refusing to listen to advice, requests, or arguments.

• He was deaf to our advice.
• The manager remained deaf to their complaints.
• Why are they deaf to every appeal for help?

Come si usa: deaf to something (The council remained deaf to our warnings.)

Sinonimi: unresponsive, unreceptive

Contrari: receptive

Espressioni comuni: deaf to something, deaf to reason