indebtedness

noun
UK: /ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/
US: /ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/

  1. The state of owing money to someone.

    1. Our indebtedness is very high.
    2. The company's total indebtedness amounted to millions, threatening bankruptcy.

  2. The condition of being grateful to someone for help or a favor.

    1. I feel a great indebtedness to you.
    2. She acknowledged her indebtedness to her mentors for their unwavering support.

Synonyms

debt liability obligation owing gratitude appreciation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indebtedness" in English means: The state of owing money to someone., The condition of being grateful to someone for help or a favor..

The phonetic transcription of "indebtedness" is /ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/ in British English and /ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indebtedness": debt, liability, obligation, owing, gratitude, appreciation.

Example usage of "indebtedness": "Our indebtedness is very high.". More examples on the page.