1. The quality or state of being illiquid; lack of liquidity, especially the inability to convert assets quickly into cash without significant loss of value.
Usage: Plural form of illiquidity; Commonly used in finance and economics

Examples

• The company faced serious illiquidities when the market downturn made it difficult to sell its real estate holdings.
• Banks must manage illiquidities by maintaining adequate cash reserves.
• The illiquidities in emerging markets can deter foreign investors.
• During the financial crisis, many institutions struggled with illiquidities and were unable to meet short-term obligations.
• Real estate investments often carry illiquidities because they cannot be quickly converted to cash.