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indebted

[in-det-id] / ɪnˈdɛt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
under an obligation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciative beholden duty-bound grateful obligated obliged thankful
WEAK
accountable answerable for bound bounden chargeable honor-bound hooked in debt in hock liable owed owing responsible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
thankless unappreciative ungrateful
WEAK
paid settled

Example Sentences

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He emphasized that he doesn’t want people becoming indebted to the IRS because of their beliefs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

But many of Europe's governments are indebted, cash-strapped and faced with numerous, competing priorities - such as how to maintain welfare and boost defence spending to the levels promised to US President Donald Trump.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“We are indebted to his many contributions and will forever carry with us the many lessons learned,” wrote current chair Gabriel Gutierrez.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Concerns about private credit, including AI-disrupted software firms and highly indebted companies, have caused major bank stocks to fall 8% to 18% this year.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

For that I felt indebted to him for life.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee