Indebted: meaning, definitions and examples

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indebted

 

[ ɪnˈdɛtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors received

Synonyms

appreciative, grateful, thankful

Examples of usage

  • I am deeply indebted to my parents for supporting me through college.
  • She felt indebted to her mentor for guiding her career.
Context #2 | Adjective

financial

owing money to someone; having an obligation to pay or repay a financial debt

Synonyms

in debt, owing a debt, owing money

Examples of usage

  • He was heavily indebted and struggled to pay off his loans.
  • The company became increasingly indebted due to poor financial management.

Translations

Translations of the word "indebted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 endividado

🇮🇳 ऋणी

🇩🇪 verschuldet

🇮🇩 berhutang

🇺🇦 заборгований

🇵🇱 zadłużony

🇯🇵 借金がある

🇫🇷 endetté

🇪🇸 endeudado

🇹🇷 borçlu

🇰🇷 빚을 진

🇸🇦 مدين

🇨🇿 zadlužený

🇸🇰 zadĺžený

🇨🇳 负债

🇸🇮 zadolžen

🇮🇸 skuldsettur

🇰🇿 қарыз

🇬🇪 დავალიანებული

🇦🇿 borclu

🇲🇽 endeudado

Etymology

The word 'indebted' originated from the Middle English word 'endetten', which means to bring into debt. It has been in use since the 14th century. The concept of being indebted has been an integral part of human relationships and financial systems throughout history, reflecting the importance of reciprocity and obligation in society.

See also: debt, debtholder, debtor, debts, indebtedness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,925 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.