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indebtedness

/ɪnˈdɛt.ɪd.nəs/
Adjective:indebted
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• noun

1

The state or condition of owing money; the total amount of financial debt owed by an individual, organization, or country.

Example

"Rising household indebtedness has prompted economists to warn about potential instability in the credit market."

2

The state of owing gratitude or feeling morally obligated to someone for a service, favor, or intellectual influence.

Example

"In the preface to her book, the historian expressed her deep indebtedness to the archivists who helped locate the manuscripts."

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• Rhymes for indebtedness

• Nearby Words

incurrence
incursion
indebted
indebtedness
indecency
indecent
indecently

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'indebted' plus the noun suffix '-ness'. 'Indebted' derives from Middle English 'endetted', from Old French 'endete', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'debitum' ('a thing owed').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indebtedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indebtedness
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