fell on deaf ears
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
- unheededIgnored after being given
- dismissedReleased from duty
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- disregardedNot given consideration
silence · plea · warning · stubborn · oblivious · brushed off · tuned out · cold shoulder · indifferent · unacknowledged · rebuffed · stonewalled · pleading · desperate · futile · wasted breath · blank stare · unresponsive
receptivity to message
fell on deaf earsresonated
Produced lingering vibrations
got through · hit home · made an impression · sank in · registered
impact/effectiveness
fell on deaf earsgalvanized
Stimulated into sudden activity
made waves · bore fruit · paid off · gained traction · lit a fire