What does insolvent mean?
Insolvent means Unable to pay one's bills as they fall due..
Insolvent
/ɪnˈsɒlv.ənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Unable to pay one's bills as they fall due..
Definitions by Sense
- Unable to pay one's bills as they fall due.
- Owing more than one has in assets.
- Not sufficient to pay all the debts of the owner.
- (law) One who is insolvent; an insolvent debtor.
Example Sentences
an insolvent debtor
Pathfinder is keen to stress it is not insolvent, but owner Barry Cordell, who is in his late 80s, has decided he can no longer bankroll the company.
an insolvent estate
Synonyms for insolvent
Antonyms for insolvent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more insolvent
- most insolvent
- insolvents
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for insolvent?
Common synonyms include bankrupt.
What is the opposite of insolvent?
Possible antonyms include solvent.
How do you use insolvent in a sentence?
an insolvent debtor
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