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Insolvent Meaning in English

word

ˌɪnˈsɑɫvənt
in-SAHL-vuhnt
ɪnsˈɒlvənt
in-SOL-vuhnt

التعريف

Unable to pay debts; without enough money to meet financial obligations. Usually describes a business or person who cannot pay what they owe.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly formal and used in legal, business, or financial contexts. 'Insolvent' is often contrasted with 'bankrupt'; 'bankrupt' is the legal status, while 'insolvent' is the condition of not having enough money. Common phrase: 'declare insolvent' or 'become insolvent'.

جمل نموذجية

The company became insolvent after losing its biggest client.

basic

If a person is insolvent, they cannot repay their debts.

basic

Several banks are close to being insolvent.

basic

Their business stayed open for months, even though it was clearly insolvent.

natural

The court declared the firm insolvent after an official audit.

natural

He knew he was insolvent, but kept borrowing more money.

natural