Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
highly-indebted
Adjective
/ˈhaɪli ɪnˈdɛtɪd/
Definition
Having a large amount of debt or owing a significant sum of money.
Examples
- The highly-indebted family struggled to pay their monthly bills.
- The company’s highly-indebted status raised concerns among investors.
- Many students graduate from college with highly-indebted loans.
Meaning
When an individual, organization, or country is described as highly-indebted, it means that they have accumulated debts that are substantial compared to their income or assets.
Synonyms
- overleveraged
- in debt
- burdened by debt
- financially strained
