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

Union leaders argue the proposal would save the district millions in retiree health care costs while preserving employee benefits and helping the district avoid insolvency. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Mayweather, in contrast, is not in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026

Bipartisan commissions are proposed to tackle Social Security's looming 2032 insolvency, threatening a 22% benefit cut. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

German daily Der Spiegel reports that the publisher filed to start preliminary insolvency proceedings on July 12 after struggling to pay employees regularly for months, with some workers going as long as five or six months without remuneration. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026