shut-in

• Descreve uma pessoa que prefere ficar em casa e evitar contato social; também pode se referir a alguém que raramente ou nunca sai de casa.

Describes a person who prefers to stay at home and avoids social contact.

1. Introverted or reservedB2informal

   Tending to be quiet, withdrawn, or not very sociable.

   Reservado

   • He has a shut-in personality and prefers reading alone.
   • She's not unfriendly, just a bit shut-in around new people.
   • His shut-in nature makes large parties uncomfortable for him.

   Sinônimosintrovertedreclusivereservedreticentretiringsolitaryunsociablewithdrawn

   Antônimosextrovertedgregariousoutgoingsociable

2. Confined due to illnessB2formal

   Unable to leave one's home or bed, typically because of a medical condition.

   Acamado

   • The elderly patient has been shut-in since her surgery.
   • He became shut-in after contracting a severe respiratory infection.
   • The home care service visits shut-in patients twice a week.

   Sinônimosbedfastbedriddenconfinedhomeboundhouseboundinvalid

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que fica presa em casa, geralmente por causa de doença crônica, lesão ou deficiência.

A noun referring to a person who is confined to their home, typically due to chronic illness, injury, or disability.

1. Person confined to homeB2formalmedical

   A person who is unable or chooses not to leave their home, often due to illness, disability, or mental health reasons.

   Pessoa acamada

   • The nurse visits the elderly shut-in every week to check on her health.
   • He became a shut-in after his accident, rarely leaving the house.
   • Volunteers deliver groceries to shut-ins in the community.

   Sinônimoshermithomebodyinvalidrecluse