Profound deafness: This refers to a total lack of hearing. An individual with profound deafness is unable to detect sound at all.

What is the difference between severely deaf and profoundly deaf?

Severe: It may be possible to hear loud sounds or speech, but it's very difficult to hear anything at a normal volume level. Profound: Only very loud sounds may be audible, or possibly no sounds at all.

How bad is profound hearing loss?

What is severe or profound hearing loss? According to WHO, if the quietest sound you can hear with your better ear is between 60 and 80 decibels, your loss is severe. It will be at least 80 decibels if your loss is profound.