Meaning of closed-eared | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Reluctant or unwilling to listen to new styles of music.
2. Uninterested in listening to others; inattentive.
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Examples

“Unfortunately, like⟳ the nation's government, we have⟳ a bunch of closed-eared baffoons running the nation's country music stations thinking they are cool because they have⟳ found Alison Krauss and watering down the airwaves with the young -hat, disco, pop mainstream, line-dance crap.”

“Ugh... this is what I really hate⟳ about musical arguments related to cutting edge music. The characterization that people who prefer⟳ this or that genre or flavor (new or old) are conventional or closed-eared, or just plain dull.”

“The casual observer and the closed-eared critic—of which there are many, if not most—misses the increased artistic complexity that characterized each evolving stage⟳ of the music.”

“Later, when many adolescents become⟳ "closed-eared," listening preferences are closely aligned with and guided by peer group norms.”

“Instead of simply abandoning those opportunities to share⟳ new musics when individuals may be perceived as closed-eared, music educators should make⟳ an even more concerted effort to share⟳ new musics since repetition can be used as an instructional tool to have⟳ a positive impact on those levels of receptivity.”

“Press-agents delight in recounting to open-mouthed and closed-eared reporters stories of the humble beginnings of the brilliant stars whose orbits they control⟳.”

“Britain also planned to introduce⟳ conscription, more loftily known as National Service, probably yet another blow⟳ to the closed-eyed and closed-eared Joachim von Ribbentrop. He would have⟳ been even more surprised if he had learned of the convoluted untruths and failed purposes that preceded the British guarantee⟳ to Poland.”

“I think⟳ you have⟳ pretty good chance of surviving this sport, unlike some other closed eared/minded new riders.”

“Lydia is still very sceptical of Paul, but Mandy is becoming closed-eared because she doesn't want⟳ to hear⟳ it.”

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