indebted

adjective

in·​debt·​ed in-ˈde-təd 

1

: owing gratitude or recognition to another : beholden

2

: owing money

Synonyms

• beholden
• bounden [archaic]
• obligated
• obliged

Examples of indebted in a Sentence

thereafter forever felt indebted to the producer for giving her her lucky break

Recent Examples on the Web

That money has been lent to highly indebted companies in sectors like software, insurance and health care. —Rob Copeland, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024

The deal follows the initial divestment of a 10.4% stake in the hospital chain to CVC for $240 million in May, enabling the indebted Indonesian real estate company to pay off some debts. —Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

The study’s findings have stirred a debate in Italy, Europe’s second-most indebted economy, at a time when policies around wealth and inequality are front and center across the region. —Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024

We would be forever indebted to that national treasure. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English indetted, from Anglo-French endetté, past participle of endetter to run into debt, from en- + dette debt

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

indebted

adjective

in·​debt·​ed in-ˈdet-əd 

: being in debt : owing something (as money or gratitude)