indebtedness

in·debt·ed·ness

noun

Definition of INDEBTEDNESS

1

: the condition of being indebted

2

: something (as an amount of money) that is owed

Examples of INDEBTEDNESS

1. <his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income>

First Known Use of INDEBTEDNESS

1647

Related to INDEBTEDNESS

Synonyms: arrearage, arrears, debt, liability (usually liabilities), obligation, score

Related Words: bond, debit, delinquency; bankruptcy, default, embarrassment, insolvency

Near Antonyms: quietus, quittance, repayment; asset

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