indebtedness

[ in-det-id-nis ]

/ ɪnˈdɛt ɪd nɪs /

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noun

the state of being indebted.

an amount owed.

debts collectively.

Nearby words

indamine, indanedione, indanthrene, indapamide, indebted, indebtedness, indecency, indecent, indecent assault, indecent exposure, indeciduate

Origin of indebtedness

First recorded in 1640–50; indebted + -ness

Related forms

o·ver·in·debt·ed·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for indebtedness

And we will enslave our children to a hopeless future of indebtedness.
America: Let Romney and Ryan Fix the Country|Mark McKinnon|August 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"It is a pity we do not consider our indebtedness to our neighbors all over the world oftener," commented Mr. Tolman.
Steve and the Steam Engine|Sara Ware Bassett
The indebtedness to the earlier revenge plays extends to details of the stage presentation.
Tragedy|Ashley H. Thorndike
She remembered Ellis's acknowledgment of indebtedness, the suggestion of partnership, and the compliment pleased her.
The Barrier|Allen French

And our little friend here––can she still remain an alien, now that she has some knowledge of her indebtedness to the Church?
Carmen Ariza|Charles Francis Stocking
In the seventh Book of his confessions he has acknowledged his indebtedness to the reading of Neoplatonic writings.
History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7)|Adolph Harnack

British Dictionary definitions for indebtedness

indebtedness

/ (ɪnˈdɛtɪdnɪs) /

noun

the state of being indebted

the total of a person's debts

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indebtedness

noun

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Origin of indebtedness

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Examples from the Web for indebtedness

British Dictionary definitions for indebtedness

indebtedness

noun