indebtedness

as in debt
something (as money) which is owed his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income

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Recent Examples of indebtedness Numerous studies suggest that when benefactors expect something in return, feelings of indebtedness increase while gratitude decreases. Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 His storybook tale — so rare among the millions of others fleeing war, poverty, or other natural or manmade disasters — has left Warsame with a sense of indebtedness that’s pursued him throughout his career. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024 Wisconsin ranked 23rd for student loan indebtedness and 26th for student work opportunities. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024 Yet, the new ways Ice plays with her voice and delivery on Y2K are a welcome indebtedness to the queen. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for indebtedness 

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“Indebtedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indebtedness. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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