indebtedness
noun /ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/
/ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/
[uncountable]- indebtedness (to somebody) (formal) the feeling of being grateful to somebody/something for their help, advice, influence, etc.
- His deep indebtedness to Karen Burton is acknowledged in this book.
- the position of owing money to other countries, organizations or people
- Today we are living in an era of indebtedness.
- personal/private/corporate indebtedness