Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.

The minister is a little hard of hearing.

partially deaf

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "hard of hearing" in the sentence "The minister is a little hard of hearing" is >Partially deaf.<

The idiom "hard of hearing" means to have difficulty hearing. It is often used to describe someone who has a partial loss of hearing, but who can still hear some sounds. The idiom can also be used to describe someone who is not paying attention or who is not listening carefully.

The other options are not correct.

• Inaccessible means not easy to reach or get to.
• Callous means unfeeling or uncaring.
• Insensitive means not showing or feeling sympathy or understanding for others.