indebtedness
noun
in·debt·ed·ness
in-ˈde-təd-nəs 
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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Chinese private sector indebtedness is now the highest in the world.
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Upon completion of the transaction, Aeffe would be released from its indebtedness and would also be substantially devoid of assets.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
In fact, while the recent explosion in U.S. federal debt has raised numerous red flags, a broader measure of indebtedness across the public and private sectors shows borrowing as a share of GDP is actually down since 2010.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 May 2026
That’s because one way a district can qualify for financial hardship is to have bond indebtedness of at least 60% of the total bonding capacity.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Upon completion of the transaction, Aeffe would be released from its indebtedness and would also be substantially devoid of assets.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
In fact, while the recent explosion in U.S. federal debt has raised numerous red flags, a broader measure of indebtedness across the public and private sectors shows borrowing as a share of GDP is actually down since 2010.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 May 2026
That’s because one way a district can qualify for financial hardship is to have bond indebtedness of at least 60% of the total bonding capacity.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indebtedness
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“Indebtedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indebtedness. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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