Synonyms of indebtedness

indebtedness

noun

in-ˈde-təd-nəs 

as in debt

something (as money) which is owed

his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debt
• obligation
• score
• arrears
• liability
• arrearage
• bankruptcy
• bond
• delinquency
• debit
• default
• insolvency
• embarrassment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repayment
• asset
• quittance
• quietus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indebtedness

That’s because one way a district can qualify for financial hardship is to have bond indebtedness of at least 60% of the total bonding capacity. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

If passed, school districts would have to include payments of bonds, indebtedness and contracts. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026

As deficits raise indebtedness, interest payments increase, financed by additional borrowing. — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026

As part of the hiring process, candidates must clear an indebtedness check. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2026