Bedridden

/ˈbɛdˌrɪd.ən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Confined to bed due to illness or injury.

After her surgery, she was bedridden for several weeks.

Being unable to leave bed because of health problems.

The elderly man had been bedridden for years due to chronic illness.

Referring to a person who spends most or all of their time in bed.

The bedridden patient required assistance with daily activities.

Describing a state of being constrained to bed for healing or rest.

His bedridden state made it difficult for him to attend family gatherings.

From the words 'bed' and 'ridden', indicating being confined to bed.

bedridden patient

a patient who is unable to get out of bed due to health issues

stay bedridden

remain in bed for an extended period, usually due to health reasons

incapacitated

unable to act or respond due to a physical condition

confined

restricted in movement or action, similar to being bedridden

laid up

He was laid up for a week after catching the flu.