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closed-eared

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Reluctant or unwilling to listen to new styles of music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: open-eared

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adj

Meaning 2

Uninterested in listening to others; inattentive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: open-eared

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