earless

/ˈɪərˌlɪs, ˈɛrˌlɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking ears; having no ears or ears that are not visible

“The earless shark is a species that has lost its dorsal fins.”

2. adjective

unheeding; unwilling to listen or pay attention

“He was an earless friend who never listened to my problems.”

3. noun

a person who is unheeding or unwilling to listen or pay attention

“The boss treated his earless employee poorly in the meeting.”

Synonyms

  • unheeding
  • unwilling

Antonyms

  • attentive
  • hearing