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

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Regulators lacked the resources in their insurance fund to close bankrupt S&Ls, forcing an era of “forbearance” when thrifts stayed open despite insolvency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Modella Capital, which owns both chains, said the retailers would enter insolvency proceedings across the UK and Ireland.

From BBC

Some of the incidents occurred decades ago, as early as the 1940s, and some of the payouts have been so large that they’ve led districts to financial insolvency.

From Los Angeles Times

“Their stated concern was the recent Cowichan Tribes court ruling, which introduced uncertainty around land title ownership and potential precedent risk,” said the real-estate service firm Colliers in a letter to the insolvency adviser, Deloitte.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is no suggestion that the insolvency process was in any way improper.

From BBC

insolvency

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