someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
Used in a Sentence
shut-in
How to use shut-in in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for shut-in.
Editorial note
Not because more men were shut-in nerds ostracized by society who were hungry for something interesting to work on.
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Quick take
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of shut-in gathered in one view.
somewhat introverted
confined usually by illness
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for shut-in.
noun
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
See also: invalid
adjective
somewhat introverted
See also: introvertish
adjective
confined usually by illness
See also: homebound, housebound
Example sentences
Not because more men were shut-in nerds ostracized by society who were hungry for something interesting to work on.
Something I find interesting that I don't see immediately mentioned in the comments is what a "shut-in" or "hermit" really means when you have the internet.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use shut-in in a sentence?
Not because more men were shut-in nerds ostracized by society who were hungry for something interesting to work on.
What does shut-in mean?
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
What part of speech is shut-in?
shut-in is commonly used as noun, adjective.