indebtedness

[ in-det-id-nis ]

noun

1. the state of being indebted.
2. an amount owed.
3. debts collectively.

indebtedness

/ ɪnˈdɛtɪdnɪs /

noun

1. the state of being indebted
2. the total of a person's debts

Other Words From

• over·in·debted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indebtedness¹

First recorded in 1640–50; indebted + -ness

Example Sentences

The divergence in indebtedness happens as an unbalanced global economic recovery exacerbates fears that the post-pandemic world will be even more unequal.

From Washington Post

On “Song in E,” she admits that “it’s the mercy I can’t take,” the feelings of indebtedness to loved ones who continue to support her.

From Washington Post

“NewLight did this both to resolve all past indebtedness owed by the hospital, but also as a gesture of good will,” Hughes said.

From ProPublica

And we will enslave our children to a hopeless future of indebtedness.

From The Daily Beast

I cant let you increase your indebtedness, and his pudgy hand lifted the basket and put it on the shelf behind him.

From Project Gutenberg

But a bank can retain a dividend that has been declared to reduce the indebtedness of the owner to the bank for his stock.

From Project Gutenberg

For, to do this is to reduce its assets or fund for paying its indebtedness, which the law will not permit to be done.

From Project Gutenberg

A corporation has no lien on its stock for the indebtedness of the owner unless conferred by charter or statute.

From Project Gutenberg

In reply to the question as to his indebtedness, the client or the patient is told: "What you please."

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• debt
• liability