1. unable to hear or having very limited hearing ability
2. unwilling to listen or pay attention to something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• She was born deaf and learned sign language as a child.
• The deaf community has its own rich culture and traditions.
• He turned a deaf ear to their complaints.
• The politician seemed deaf to the concerns of voters.
• Many deaf students attend specialized schools.
• She remained deaf to his apologies.
• The organization provides services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.