Bedridden: meaning, definitions and examples
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bedridden
[ ˈbɛdrɪd(ə)n ]
health
Confined to bed because of illness or infirmity.
Synonyms
confined to bed, immobile, incapacitated
Examples of usage
- She has been bedridden for weeks after the accident.
- The patient is bedridden and requires constant care.
- The elderly man is bedridden and unable to move on his own.
Translations
Translations of the word "bedridden" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encamado
🇮🇳 बिस्तर पर रहने वाला
🇩🇪 bettruhe
🇮🇩 terbaring
🇺🇦 прикутий до ліжка
🇵🇱 przywiązany do łóżka
🇯🇵 寝たきり
🇫🇷 alité
🇪🇸 postrado en la cama
🇹🇷 yatağa bağlı
🇰🇷 침대에 누워 있는
🇸🇦 ملازم السرير
🇨🇿 upoutaný na lůžko
🇸🇰 pripútaný na lôžko
🇨🇳 卧床不起
🇸🇮 prikovan na postel
🇮🇸 liggjandi
🇰🇿 кереуетке таңылған
🇬🇪 საწოლში მყოფი
🇦🇿 yatağa bağlı
🇲🇽 postrado en la cama
Word origin
The word 'bedridden' originated from the combination of 'bed' + 'ridden', with 'ridden' in this context meaning 'suffering from or troubled with'. The term has been in use since the 17th century to describe individuals who are confined to bed due to illness or infirmity. Being bedridden can be a challenging experience, requiring assistance and care from others to ensure comfort and well-being.
See also: bed, bedclothes, bedding, bedrock, bedroom, bedspread, bedtime.