unable to hear

Example Sentences

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Because of the noise in the shop, I was unable to hear him and asked him politely to repeat himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Sabalenka asked for a video review but, with players unable to hear the audio, could only watch as Engzell replayed the footage and stayed with her decision.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Perhaps I’m just a heavy sleeper, but I snoozed peacefully through the night, unable to hear anyone else’s snoring or late-night TikTok scrolling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

Yet when a person has congenital amusia, it means that their biological wiring malfunctions and they are unable to "hear" music in the harmonious, enjoyable fashion experienced by everyone else.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2022

He was talking to whichever prisoners were there, and Zeitoun watched him, unable to hear the conversation.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers