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indebted Synonyms

Another word for indebted

Choosing another word for indebted depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Owing gratitude or recognition to another person or group for a service, favor, or assistance.

Usage Example

"The author noted in the preface that she was deeply beholden to the archivists who helped locate the rare manuscripts."

Strongest
beholden
obliged
Strong
grateful
thankful
appreciative
obligated

• adjective (Context 2)

Owing money; subject to a financial obligation or liability.

Usage Example

"Heavily in debt households often struggle to cope when interest rates rise unexpectedly."

Strongest
in debt
Strong
in arrears
in the red
encumbered
Weak
overextended

Opposites of indebted

The opposite of indebted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

debt-free
ungrateful
solvent
unappreciative
thankless
See all opposites of indebted

• Nearby Words

incuriosity
incurrence
incursion
indebted
indebtedness
indecency
indecent

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Indebted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/indebted
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