bedridden
2 synonyms for bedridden, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Unable to get out of bed due to illness, injury, or old age.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bedfast
bedrid
How to use bedridden
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bedridden patient
left him bedridden
permanently bedridden
Etymology
From Old English bedreda, literally "one who rides in bed" — combining "bed" with an old word related to "rider."
Full origin of bedridden →Frequently asked questions
What does “bedridden” mean?
The word “bedridden” means unable to get out of bed due to illness, injury, or old age. In plain terms, so sick or weak that you cannot leave your bed.
How do you pronounce “bedridden”?
“Bedridden” is pronounced BEHD-rih-duhn (/ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ in IPA).
How do you use “bedridden” in a sentence?
Here is “bedridden” used in a sentence: “After the surgery he was bedridden for nearly a month.”
What part of speech is “bedridden”?
“Bedridden” is an adjective.
Where does the word “bedridden” come from?
The word “bedridden” comes from Old English. From Old English bedreda, literally "one who rides in bed" — combining "bed" with an old word related to "rider.".
