Hearing-impaired: meaning, definitions and examples

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hearing-impaired

 

[ ˈhɪərɪŋ ɪmˈpɛrd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

ability

Having a diminished or deficient sense of hearing.

Synonyms

deaf, hard of hearing

Examples of usage

  • The hearing-impaired students were provided with special accommodations.
  • My grandfather is hearing-impaired, so we always speak louder when we are around him.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person who has a diminished or deficient sense of hearing.

Synonyms

deaf person, person with hearing loss

Examples of usage

  • The hearing-impaired rely on sign language to communicate.
  • There are many technologies available to assist the hearing-impaired.

Translations

Translations of the word "hearing-impaired" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deficiente auditivo

🇮🇳 श्रवण बाधित

🇩🇪 hörgeschädigt

🇮🇩 tuna rungu

🇺🇦 з вадами слуху

🇵🇱 niedosłyszący

🇯🇵 聴覚障害者

🇫🇷 malentendant

🇪🇸 con discapacidad auditiva

🇹🇷 işitme engelli

🇰🇷 청각 장애인

🇸🇦 ضعيف السمع

🇨🇿 sluchově postižený

🇸🇰 so sluchovým postihnutím

🇨🇳 听力受损

🇸🇮 naglušen

🇮🇸 heyrnarskertur

🇰🇿 есту қабілеті нашар

🇬🇪 სმენის დაქვეითებული

🇦🇿 eşitmə qabiliyyəti zəif olan

🇲🇽 con discapacidad auditiva

Etymology

The term 'hearing-impaired' emerged as a more politically correct alternative to 'deaf' or 'deaf-mute'. It is used to describe individuals with varying degrees of hearing loss. The focus is on the ability rather than the disability, promoting inclusivity and respect for individuals with hearing challenges.