Defaulted Meaning in English
word · lemma: default
Definition
Failed to do something you were required to do, especially not making payments on a loan or debt as promised.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal and used in financial, legal, or administrative contexts. Common with 'defaulted on a loan/mortgage/payment.' Not used for general mistakes—specifically about failing agreed actions, often financial.
Spanish: incumplir (deuda) - dejar de pagarPortuguese (BR): dar calote - não pagar (dívida)Portuguese (PT): incumprir (dívida) - deixar de pagarChinese (Simplified): 违约 - 拖欠 (债务)Chinese (Traditional): 違約 - 拖欠（債務）Hindi: क़र्ज़ का भुगतान नहीं किया - डिफ़ॉल्ट कियाArabic: تخلّف عن السداد - لم يسدد (الدين)Bengali: বাকি পড়া - ঋণখেলাপি হওয়াRussian: не выплатил - не исполнил обязательстваJapanese: 債務不履行した - 支払いを怠ったVietnamese: vỡ nợ - không thanh toánKorean: 채무 불이행했다 - 연체했다Turkish: temerrüde düştü - borcunu ödemediUrdu: ادائیگی میں ناکام رہاIndonesian: gagal membayar - wanprestasi
Example Sentences
He defaulted on his car loan last year.
basic
The company defaulted on several payments.
basic
If you have defaulted on a loan, contact your bank immediately.
basic
She defaulted after losing her job and couldn't make the mortgage payments.
natural
The country defaulted on its international debts during the crisis.
natural
Many students worry about what happens if they've defaulted on their loans.
natural