Hard of hearing: meaning, definitions and examples
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hard of hearing
[ ˈhɑːrd əv ˈhɪərɪŋ ]
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.