cloth-eared
/ˌklɒθˈɪəd/US/ˌklɔθˈɪ(ə)ɹd/
cloth-eared adjective: not hearing clearly.
Adjective
cloth-eared (comparative more cloth-eared, superlative most cloth-eared)
- Not hearing clearly.
- Synonyms:
- deaf, hard of hearing
- Failing to pay attention.
- Synonyms:
- inattentive
- Antonyms:
- attentive
Synonyms of cloth-eared
Antonyms
Forms of cloth-eared
| comparative | more cloth-eared |
|---|---|
| superlative | most cloth-eared |
Origin of cloth-eared
From the fact that ears made of cloth (for example, belonging to a stuffed toy) cannot hear.
Words that rhyme with cloth-eared
Questions about cloth-eared
- What does cloth-eared mean?
- Cloth-eared means not hearing clearly.
- What part of speech is cloth-eared?
- Cloth-eared is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce cloth-eared?
- Cloth-eared is pronounced /ˌklɒθˈɪəd/ (UK).
Words near cloth-eared in the dictionary
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