unambulant

/ˌʌnæmˈbʌlənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking or unable to walk or move about; unable to stand or walk without support.

“The unambulant patient needed assistance to walk to the doctor’s office.”

2. adjective

Unable to move or walk because of weakness or illness.

“After the surgery, the patient was unambulant and required a long period of recovery.”

Synonyms

  • bedridden
  • disabled
  • helpless
  • invalid

Antonyms

  • able-bodied
  • ambulant
  • mobile