having limited or no hearing; having permanent loss or absence of hearing, on account of a congenital condition or because of ageing, injury, or a medical condition later in life

there are deaf people out there who are doctors, nurses, and teachers

it gave him the opportunity to work directly with deaf and hard-of-hearing children

there are many reasons why a child can be born deaf or become deaf early in life

I'm a bit deaf so you'll have to speak up

unwilling or unable to hear or pay attention to something

she is deaf to all advice