indebtedness

noun

in·​debt·​ed·​ness in-ˈde-təd-nəs How to pronounce indebtedness (audio)
1
: the condition of being indebted
2
: something (such as an amount of money) that is owed

Examples of indebtedness in a Sentence

his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The city would continue to impose a property tax each year until the taxes collected equal its proportional share of the area's indebtedness, which is $4,076.87, and it's estimated to take two years to pay off. Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Apr. 2024 The filing also outlines various risks and uncertainties, including the need for additional capital, potential delisting from Nasdaq, and the impact of substantial indebtedness. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024 Erick Passo, 36, sued Kingston and his mother over contract and indebtedness in 2010, court records show. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2024 The filing also details various financial agreements, including a loan payable to Decathlon and related party indebtedness. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for indebtedness 

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of indebtedness was in 1647

Dictionary Entries Near indebtedness

Cite this Entry

“Indebtedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indebtedness. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

indebtedness

noun
in·​debt·​ed·​ness
1
: the condition of being indebted
2
: something that is owed

More from Merriam-Webster on indebtedness

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!