What does bedbound mean?
Bedbound means Unable to leave one's bed (for any reason, such as illness, injury, or disability)..
Bedbound
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Unable to leave one's bed (for any reason, such as illness, injury, or disability)..
Example Sentences
Returning to the sculptor described earlier, we know why that young woman suffered. She was housebound and bedbound, her face was changed by steroids, she was masculinized by her treatment, one breast was scarred, and she had almost no hair.
Synonyms for bedbound
Antonyms for bedbound
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bedbound
- most bedbound
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bedbound?
Common synonyms include bedridden, bedfast.
What is the opposite of bedbound?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bedbound in a sentence?
Returning to the sculptor described earlier, we know why that young woman suffered. She was housebound and bedbound, her face was changed by steroids, she was masculinized by her treatment, one breast was scarred, and she had almost no hair.
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