immobility

Immobility means being unable to move or act freely.

When we talk about immobility, it's usually referring to someone who has an injury or illness that makes it hard for them to move around. This can also apply to situations like a traffic jam on the road where cars are stuck in one place, or even a person who feels too anxious or stressed to make decisions. In some cases, people might use immobility as a medical term when describing something like paralysis or loss of muscle function. But generally speaking, it's about being unable to move or act freely due to external circumstances.