Indebtedness

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛtɪdnəs/

Definitions of indebtedness

noun the state of owing money or being under obligation to someone

Example Sentences

A1 I am in debt because of my student loans.

A2 Her indebtedness to her parents grew as she continued to borrow money from them.

B1 The company's financial troubles were exacerbated by their high level of indebtedness.

B2 The government's indebtedness to foreign countries has raised concerns about its ability to repay.

C1 The billionaire's vast wealth allowed him to easily pay off his indebtedness to various creditors.

C2 The country's long history of indebtedness has led to economic instability and high levels of inflation.

Examples of indebtedness in a Sentence

formal The company's indebtedness to its creditors is currently under review.

informal I never realized the extent of my financial indebtedness until I started budgeting.

slang I'm in deep with my indebtedness, I need to start paying off my debts.

figurative Her emotional indebtedness to her mentor was evident in her heartfelt speech.

Grammatical Forms of indebtedness

• plural: indebtednesses
• present tense: indebtedness
• future tense: will be indebtedness
• perfect tense: has been indebtedness
• continuous tense: is being indebtedness
• singular: indebtedness
• positive degree: indebtedness
• infinitive: to be indebtedness
• gerund: indebtednessing
• participle: indebtednessed

Origin and Evolution of indebtedness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indebtedness' originated from the Old French word 'endettedness' which came from the Latin word 'indebitus' meaning 'owing'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'indebtedness' has retained its fundamental meaning of owing money or gratitude, but has also expanded to encompass a broader sense of obligation or indebtedness in various contexts.