insolvent
adjective | /insolvent/
Essential WordsHARD
unable to pay debts; bankrupt
insolvent
adjective | /insolvent/
Essential WordsHARDunable to pay debts; bankrupt
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Synonyms
bankruptbrokeimpecunious
Antonyms
solventaffluentwealthy
Examples
"After the lawsuit the firm became insolvent and closed its doors."
"He declared himself insolvent to avoid further liability."
Etymology
from Latin in- “not” + solvens “paying”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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