indebted

[in-det-id]

adjective

1. committed or obligated to repay a monetary loan.

   He was indebted to his friend for a large sum.

   Synonyms: bound

2. obligated for favors or kindness received.

   He was indebted to her for nursing him through pneumonia.

   Synonyms: grateful, beholden

indebted

/ ɪnˈdɛtɪd /

adjective

1. owing gratitude for help, favours, etc; obligated

2. owing money

Other Word Forms

• preindebted adjective
• preindebtedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indebted¹

1175–1225; in- ² + debt + -ed ²; replacing Middle English endetted < Old French endetté, past participle of endetter to involve in debt ( en- ¹ )

Example Sentences

"We are indebted to have players like Chris represent England and I want to thank and congratulate him for everything he has done in an England shirt for the past 14 years."

From BBC

He wouldn’t be here without their efforts — and his faith — he said, and he is indebted to all of them.

From Salon

His legacy with the Dodgers, and its forever indebted fan base, has long been cemented.

From Los Angeles Times

Warrington Council's £1.6bn debt means it is one of the most indebted in the country for the size of its population.

From BBC

The Chinese government has been careful to avoid the kind of measures that could encourage further risky behaviour by an already heavily indebted industry.

From BBC

Related Words

• appreciative 
• beholden 
• duty-bound 
• grateful 
• obligated 
• obliged 
• thankful