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Meaning of turn a deaf ear
to deliberately ignore or pay no attention to someone or something
Etymology of turn a deaf ear
The phrase "turn a deaf ear" has its roots in the 14th century, where "deaf" was used to describe someone who was unwilling to listen or heed
The phrase is thought to have originated from the idea of physically turning one's ear away from the sound or voice, thus unable to hear it
Synonyms
ignore
disregard
dismiss
neglect
overlook
reject
refuse
snub
slight
brush off
shut out
tune out
close one's eyes to
turn a blind eye to
pay no attention to
pay no heed to
pay no mind to
be deaf to
be indifferent to
be unmoved by
be unresponsive to
be impervious to
be oblivious to
be unconcerned by
be unaffected by
not hear
not listen
not heed
not notice
not care
not bother
not mind
not worry
not be concerned
Definitions
- to refuse to listen to or consider someone's request, suggestion, or opinion
- * to deliberately ignore or pay no attention to someone or something
Usage Examples
- The government turned a deaf ear to the protesters' demands, refusing to meet with them or consider their proposals
- * She turned a deaf ear to her friend's advice, choosing instead to follow her own path