INDEBTEDNESS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

indebtedness

noun

in-ˈde-təd-nəs

Definition of indebtedness next

as in debt

something (as money) which is owed his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income

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Recent Examples of indebtedness Meanwhile, younger Americans face soaring housing costs, student-loan debt, delayed family formation and a labor market shaped by slower growth and higher federal indebtedness. —

Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025 It has been long established that reggae also has a foundation in and indebtedness to soul music. —

Literary Hub, 4 Dec. 2025 Milei has taken Argentina to new records of indebtedness, signing up to add an enormous $42 billion to Argentina’s foreign public debt on April 11. —

Mark Weisbrot, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 Having the Fed as a monetary hoover to keep bond yields stable will help to dampen some of the risks of indebtedness, but will store up greater risks for later. —

Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indebtedness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indebtedness

debt

Noun

The goal is to address the student loan debt crisis at HBCUs.

— Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Colorado Springs reported a 4% increase in sales, but realtor Patrick Muldoon cautioned about broader issues, such as a weakening job market and record household debt.

— Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026