indebtedness

noun

in·​debt·​ed·​ness in-ˈde-təd-nəs How to pronounce indebtedness (audio)
1
: the condition of being indebted
2
: something (such as an amount of money) that is owed

Examples of indebtedness in a Sentence

his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income
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These agreements were amended to increase the maximum principal indebtedness and extend the maturity date to December 31, 2025. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024 Farmer indebtedness has reached worrying proportions: More than half of rural households are in debt, with an average outstanding amount of nearly $900 (the equivalent of more than half a year’s income). IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024 In the cases of the US, UK and France, elections have seen bond yields rise in the context of near record indebtedness and very large deficits. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 The filing details the company's capital structure, including various revolving credit facilities and related party transactions, with total indebtedness of $151.2 million. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for indebtedness 

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of indebtedness was in 1647

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“Indebtedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indebtedness. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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indebtedness

noun
in·​debt·​ed·​ness
1
: the condition of being indebted
2
: something that is owed

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