Hard of hearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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hard of hearing

 

[ ˈhɑːrd əv ˈhɪərɪŋ ]

Phrase
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medical

Having a reduced ability to hear sounds, especially speech. It is often associated with aging or exposure to loud noises.

Synonyms

auditory challenged, deaf, hearing-impaired

Examples of usage

  • She has been hard of hearing since birth.
  • The elderly man is hard of hearing and wears a hearing aid.

Translations

Translations of the word "hard of hearing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com deficiência auditiva

🇮🇳 कानों से कमजोर

🇩🇪 schwerhörig

🇮🇩 tuli

🇺🇦 тугий на вухо

🇵🇱 niedosłyszący

🇯🇵 耳が遠い

🇫🇷 malentendant

🇪🇸 con problemas de audición

🇹🇷 işitme engelli

🇰🇷 난청

🇸🇦 ضعيف السمع

🇨🇿 nedoslýchavý

🇸🇰 nedoslýchavý

🇨🇳 听力减退

🇸🇮 naglušen

🇮🇸 heyrnarskertur

🇰🇿 есту қабілеті төмен

🇬🇪 სმენადაქვეითებული

🇦🇿 eşitmə qabiliyyəti zəif

🇲🇽 con problemas de audición

Word origin

The phrase 'hard of hearing' has been in use since the mid-19th century to describe individuals with a partial loss of hearing. It emphasizes the difficulty in hearing rather than complete deafness. The term highlights the importance of understanding and accommodating individuals with hearing impairments in society.