out of earshot

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distant adj.
faint adj.

ADJECTIVE

distant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

far far-flung far-off inaccessible isolated obscure remote removed secluded

WEAK

a piece abroad abstracted apart arm's length asunder away backwoods beyond range far back farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance in the sticks indirect middle of nowhere not home out of range out of reach out-of-the-way outlying retired secret separate sequestered telescopic unapproachable ways wide of yonder

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approachable mingling public

WEAK

adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm

ADJECTIVE

faint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delicate dim distant dull far-off gentle hazy inaudible mild muffled muted remote slight soft soothing stifled vague weak

STRONG

aside bated bleached blurred deadened deep faded faltering hushed light low moderate murmuring muttering obscure padded pale piano quiet smooth softened subdued thin wan whispered

WEAK

bland breathless dusty epicene feeble hoarse ill-defined imperceptible indistinct lenient low-pitched shadowy tenuous unclear

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright certain clear close definite distinct firm friendly harsh healthy intelligent loud near nearby rough sharp smart strong sure thick violent warm

STRONG

boisterous colorful heavy uncontrolled

WEAK

bold brave courageous resolute

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out of earshot

It was just out of earshot from Oz nodding along to musings on how “sleep is when the brain cleanses itself.”

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

In accordance with government media regulations, AFP was accompanied by an army officer, who stepped out of earshot during interviews.

From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026

People may appear happy for you on the face of it, but they may not be so generous when your sons are out of earshot, especially if friends, family or acquaintances need money.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 24, 2025

At least that’s what some on the force have taken to calling the veteran Internal Affairs detective, usually out of earshot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2025

Two women were passing by with dogs on leads, and although it was completely stupid, we both stopped talking until they’d gone further up the slope and out of earshot.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

out of earshot

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