Synonyms of indebtedness

indebtedness

noun

in-ˈde-təd-nəs 

as in debt

something (as money) which is owed

his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debt
• obligation
• score
• arrears
• liability
• arrearage
• bankruptcy
• bond
• delinquency
• debit
• default
• insolvency
• embarrassment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repayment
• asset
• quittance
• quietus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indebtedness

If passed, school districts would have to include payments of bonds, indebtedness and contracts. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026

As deficits raise indebtedness, interest payments increase, financed by additional borrowing. — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026

As part of the hiring process, candidates must clear an indebtedness check. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2026

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