Deaf

Wanting the sense of hearing, either wholly or in part; unable to perceive sounds; hard of hearing; as, a deaf man.

Unwilling to hear or listen; determinedly inattentive; regardless; not to be persuaded as to facts, argument, or exhortation; -- with to; as, deaf to reason.

Deprived of the power of hearing; deafened.

Obscurely heard; stifled; deadened.

Decayed; tasteless; dead; as, a deaf nut; deaf corn.

To deafen.