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# hard of hearing

phrase (adjective phrase: hard of hearing; also «hearing impaired», «deaf» for full loss)

«hard of hearing» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (polite) having some hearing loss; not hearing well, but not completely deaf.
2. (humorous, about oneself or others) not listening, pretending not to hear.

### In the lessons

A polite, respectful phrase used in medicine, schools, signs and families; neutral-polite, all regions. Deaf communities often prefer «deaf» or «hard of hearing» to «hearing impaired».

### Examples

- Grandad is hard of hearing, so speak clearly.
- The theatre has a loop system for people who are hard of hearing.
- She's hard of hearing in her left ear.
- Subtitles help people who are hard of hearing.
- "Are you hard of hearing? I said tidy your room!"
- Some children who are hard of hearing wear hearing aids.
- Face someone who is hard of hearing so they can see your lips.
- The TV is loud because Gran is hard of hearing.

### Note

Trap: «hard» here means difficult, not the opposite of soft. It means partial hearing loss, not total deafness. Shouting is not always the best help; speak clearly and face the person. Plain words: a bit deaf.