bedridden

/ˈbɛdrɪdənd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Physically unable to move or get out of bed, often due to illness or injury.

“My grandmother has been bedridden for weeks, so I visit her every day.”

2. noun

A person who is bedridden, especially because of illness or injury.

“The hospital staff is taking care of all the bedridden patients on the ward.”

Synonyms

  • bedfast
  • bedfast
  • invalid

Antonyms

  • ambulatory
  • mobile