indebtedness
noun
in·debt·ed·ness
in-ˈde-təd-nəs 
1
: the condition of being indebted
2
: something (such as an amount of money) that is owed
Examples of indebtedness in a Sentence
his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income
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The filing outlines the company's reliance on third-party manufacturers and the risks associated with its level of indebtedness, which could impact its ability to implement its business plan.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2025
In particular, the deepening of climate damage and the rise of indebtedness are correlated and both are world problems, at a time when coordination between the great powers is at its lowest ebb since the 1930s.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Harvard Bioscience is exploring alternative sources of capital to refinance its outstanding indebtedness to avoid default under the Credit Agreement.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
The company has $45.0 million of outstanding principal indebtedness under its loan agreement.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2025
In particular, the deepening of climate damage and the rise of indebtedness are correlated and both are world problems, at a time when coordination between the great powers is at its lowest ebb since the 1930s.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Harvard Bioscience is exploring alternative sources of capital to refinance its outstanding indebtedness to avoid default under the Credit Agreement.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
The company has $45.0 million of outstanding principal indebtedness under its loan agreement.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indebtedness
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“Indebtedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indebtedness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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