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indebtedness
This term describes a state of obligation that can be either financial or emotional. When used in a fiscal sense, it refers to the objective fact of owing a debt, often carrying a heavy, burdensome connotation associated with liability and financial strain.
In a social or personal context, the word shifts toward a feeling of profound gratitude. This usage implies a moral weight, where the speaker feels a psychological need to reciprocate a kindness, distinguishing it from simple thankfulness by emphasizing the ongoing nature of the obligation.
Meanings
The state of owing money to another person, organization, or government.
Examples
The company struggled to manage its growing indebtedness during the recession.
I feel a deep sense of indebtedness to the mentor who guided me through college.
His total indebtedness to the bank exceeded his annual income.
I cannot begin to express my indebtedness for your kindness during my time of grief.
The government is taking measures to reduce the national indebtedness.
She felt a lifelong indebtedness to the stranger who saved her from the fire.
The audit revealed a surprising level of hidden indebtedness within the firm.