What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “ambulatory”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “ambulatory”

The antonyms of ambulatory are bedridden and immobile. The antonyms bedridden and immobile describe a state of being unable to move or walk around.

Explore all Antonyms of “ambulatory”

• bedridden
• immobile

Definitions and Examples of bedridden, immobile

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

bedridden

Confined to bed due to illness, injury, or disability.

Example

After her surgery, she was bedridden for several weeks and had to rely on others for assistance.

immobile

Unable to move or be moved; motionless.

Example

The car accident left him with a broken leg, making him immobile for several months.

Key Differences: bedridden vs immobile

• 1. Bedridden describes a person who is confined to bed due to illness, injury, or disability.
• 2. Immobile describes a person or object that is unable to move or be moved.

Effective Usage of bedridden, immobile

• 1. Medical Context: Use bedridden to describe patients who are confined to bed due to illness or injury.
• 2. Disability Context: Use immobile to describe people or objects that are unable to move or be moved.
• 3. Daily Life Context: Use these antonyms to describe a person's ability to move around independently.

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Remember this!

The antonyms bedridden and immobile describe a state of being unable to move or walk around. Use bedridden to describe patients who are confined to bed due to illness or injury, and immobile to describe people or objects that are unable to move or be moved.