Synonyms of the word

shut-in

• adj. Confined to a location, as by infirmity or illness.
• adj. Introverted.
• n. A person confined to a location, as by illness or infirmity.

confined

• v. simple past tense and past participle of confine.
• adj. Not free to move.

homebound

• adj. Confined to one's home, unable to leave it for some reason.
• adj. Heading homeward.

housebound

• adj. Restricted to one's home, as by physical infirmity.

introvertish

• adj. introverted.

introvertive

• adj. Of, or pertaining to being an introvert.

invalid

• adj. Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate.
• n. (dated, sometimes offensive) Any person with a disability or illness.
• n. (dated, sometimes offensive) A person who is confined to home or bed because of illness, disability or…
• n. (archaic) A disabled member of the armed forces; one unfit for active duty due to injury.
• adj. Intended for use by an invalid.
• v. (Britain) To exempt from duty because of injury or ill health.

sufferer

• n. One who suffers.
• n. One who is afflicted.