Synonyms of insolvency

insolvency

noun

(ˌ)in-ˈsäl-vən(t)-sē 

as in bankruptcy

the inability to pay one's debts

unless the economy improves, many resorts in the area face insolvency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bankruptcy
• failure
• ruin
• Chapter 11

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insolvency

A number of the state’s local school systems are in financial straits, with some — such as Sacramento City Unified — flirting with insolvency. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2026

Social Security swallows nearly a quarter of the federal budget and is less than a decade away from insolvency. — Andrew G. Biggs, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Forgiven debt over $600 is treated as taxable income by the IRS unless the borrower qualifies for an insolvency exception or another exclusion, which can shrink the real-world benefit further. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The breach is the latest blow to a struggling small city that has faced years of severe budget deficits, pushing it to the brink of insolvency, as well as chronic understaffing in its police, fire and other municipal departments. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026