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Discover LudwigThe word "shut-in" is correct and usable in written English.
It is a term used to refer to someone who rarely leaves their home, typically due to illness or disability. For example, "The shut-in had not seen the sun in three years before finally deciding to go outside."
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shut-in
adjective
Confined to a location, as by infirmity or illness.
synonyms
Exact(34)
"You, shut-in.
I'm not a shut-in.
He is a proud shut-in.
A solitary shut-in man 13.
"The shut-in at home is really excited," Cooper replied.
It's not as though I am an unfulfilled shut-in.
Similar(26)
It was shut in 2006.
To be shut in here!
The station shut in October 1999.
"It's our winter: everyone stays shut in".
Although shut in, Palestinians monitored the construction.
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