Unlistening
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈlɪs.ən.iŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unlistening is an adjective meaning Not listening.
Meaning
Not listening.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of unlisten
Example Sentences
The voices of his mother and sisters, raised at times in eagerness or expectation of the future, fell upon his unlistening ears.
Both have something important to say, but are hyperconscious of an unlistening world. They are disappointed, incredulous at humanity’s deafness.
"Did you know, beloved, at the last, in that intolerable heat, in that moment of supreme anguish, that he is unlistening, unhelpful as the stars, that you cried not to him?"
Synonyms for unlistening
Depending on context, synonyms include ignoring, indifferent, unheedful, inattentive, unheeding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unheeding, inattentive, deaf, nonlistening, unattentive, unheedful.
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