Indebted: meaning, definitions and examples
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indebted
[ ɪnˈdɛtɪd ]
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.
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
- em dívida
- grato
🇮🇳 ऋणी
- कर्जदार
- आभारी
🇩🇪 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
Word origin
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.