The Open Dictionary

hearing-impaired

adjective

UK/ˈhɪər.ɪŋ.ɪmˌpeəd/
US/ˈhɪr.ɪŋ.ɪmˌperd/

Definitions of hearing-impaired adjective

  1. Describes a person who has difficulty hearing, or is unable to hear.

    • This school provides special education for hearing-impaired students.

    • To ensure smooth communication, we used a sign language interpreter during the meeting.

    • He has used hearing aids since childhood to help him hear better.