Definition of Shut-in

1. Adjective. Somewhat introverted.

Exact synonyms: Introvertish
Similar to: Introversive, Introvertive

2. Noun. Someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury.
Exact synonyms: Invalid
Group relationships: Homebound
Generic synonyms: Diseased Person, Sick Person, Sufferer
Derivative terms: Invalid

3. Adjective. Confined usually by illness.
Exact synonyms: Homebound, Housebound
Similar to: Confined
Derivative terms: Homebound

Definition of Shut-in

1. Adjective. Confined to a location, as by infirmity or illness. ¹

2. Adjective. Introverted. ¹

3. Noun. A person confined to a location, as by illness or infirmity. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shut-in

shurangiz
shuras
shure
shurely shome mishtake
shuriken
shurikens
shush
shushed
shusher
shushers
shushes
shushing
shusse hiro
shut
shut-eye
shut-in (current term)
shut-in personality
shut-ins
shut-off
shut-offs
shut away
shut down
shut in
shut off
shut one's face
shut one's mouth
shut out
shut the door on
shut up

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