indebtedness
Americannoun
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the state of being indebted
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the total of a person's debts
Other Word Forms
- overindebtedness noun
Etymology
Origin of indebtedness
Example Sentences
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Generally, the fiat currency with less indebtedness problems, the stronger it has been—like the Swiss franc.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
He’s doing it for the boys, but also for himself and a need to reconcile his past, both his indebtedness to the place, and the painful memories it stirs.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
The latest consumption slump, however, has deepened amid not just a destruction in purchasing power, but also a precipitous drop in financial savings and surging indebtedness among the masses.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025
“Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk constructed his dystopian story around the universally relatable despair of indebtedness and desperation.
From Salon • Jan. 5, 2025
Beyond that, all of them felt a certain amount of moral indebtedness to the bank since it had helped them make their fortunes.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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