Definitions

insolvency

[in-sol-vuhn-see] / ɪnˈsɒl vən si /

NOUN

failure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bankruptcy breakdown deterioration implosion inadequacy rupture

STRONG

bomb botch bungle bust checkmate collapse decay decline defeat deficiency deficit downfall failing fiasco flop frustration lemon loser loss mess misadventure miscarriage misstep nonperformance overthrow rout stalemate stoppage turkey washout wreck

WEAK

false step faux pas flash in the pan lead balloon nonsuccess sinking ship total loss

Antonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement advantage ascent benefit blessing continuation enough improvement increase plenty rise strength success triumph win

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Greensill breached his legal duty to “exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence as a company director,” the Insolvency Service said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

They landed the fund with a loss of $440 million, according to the Insolvency Service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The Insolvency Service banned Greensill for breaching his legal duty as a director, citing transactions that caused a Credit Suisse fund a $440 million loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

This is not the first time the government has taken over British Steel, with the Insolvency Service running the company for six months after it collapsed in 2019, at a cost of £500m to taxpayers.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Insolvency attended with circumstances of misconduct or fraud is known as banqueroute simple or banqueroute frauduleuse.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" by Various

Vocabulary lists containing insolvency

Jane Eyre

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

The Princess Bride

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Vocabulary from the Twelfth Republican Debate, March 10, 2016

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!