Invalid (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The nurse took extra care of the invalid who had been bedridden for months due to a severe spinal injury.
- Her grandmother became an invalid after suffering a debilitating stroke that left her paralyzed on one side.
- As an invalid, he relied heavily on his family members for daily assistance and care.
- The charity provided financial assistance to families with invalid members who could no longer work due to their condition.
- The social worker helped the young invalid apply for government benefits to support her living expenses.