Stone deaf
adjective
Completely unable to hear, extremely deaf.
Because of the loud music at the concert, I was momentarily stone deaf.
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Colloquial
adjective
Unwilling or pretending not to hear, ignoring.
He's acting stone deaf where his responsibilities are concerned.
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Idiomatic
adjective
Completely unable to hear, extremely deaf.
Because of the loud music at the concert, I was momentarily stone deaf.
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Colloquial
adjective
Unwilling or pretending not to hear, ignoring.
He's acting stone deaf where his responsibilities are concerned.
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Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Hearing Loss
Indicates total hearing loss. It's not just hard of hearing, it's no hearing at all.
After the explosion, he was left stone deaf.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Situation
Can describe a momentary condition, such as after a loud noise.
The fireworks made me stone deaf for a minute.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Used informally, often exaggerated for effect in everyday conversation.
Shouting so loud, you'll make me stone deaf!
Pro Tip 1/3Hearing Loss
Indicates total hearing loss. It's not just hard of hearing, it's no hearing at all.
After the explosion, he was left stone deaf.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Situation
Can describe a momentary condition, such as after a loud noise.
The fireworks made me stone deaf for a minute.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Used informally, often exaggerated for effect in everyday conversation.
Shouting so loud, you'll make me stone deaf!
Pro Tip 1/3Hearing Loss
Indicates total hearing loss. It's not just hard of hearing, it's no hearing at all.
After the explosion, he was left stone deaf.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Situation
Can describe a momentary condition, such as after a loud noise.
The fireworks made me stone deaf for a minute.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Used informally, often exaggerated for effect in everyday conversation.
Shouting so loud, you'll make me stone deaf!
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