1. the state of owing money to someone
2. the feeling of being grateful to someone for their help or kindness

Examples

• The company’s indebtedness reached dangerous levels after the expansion.
• His total indebtedness included credit cards, student loans, and a mortgage.
• She felt a deep sense of indebtedness to her mentor for career guidance.
• The family struggled under the burden of their financial indebtedness.
• I acknowledge my indebtedness to all the researchers who came before me.
• The nation’s indebtedness to foreign creditors became a political issue.
• Her indebtedness to her parents could never be fully repaid.