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Meaning of bankrupt
The primary meaning of the word "bankrupt" refers to a state of being unable to pay debts.
Etymology of bankrupt
The word "bankrupt" originates from the Italian phrase "banca rotta," meaning "broken bench," which refers to the practice of breaking a merchant's bench or table when they were no longer able to pay their debts,
The term has been in use since the 16th century to describe individuals or businesses that are unable to meet their financial obligations
Synonyms
insolvent
destitute
penniless
broke
impoverished
ruined
failed
strapped
flat broke
stone broke
busted
washed up
tapped out
in Chapter 11
in receivership
in administration
in liquidation
struggling
failing
on the brink
on the verge
in dire straits
in a tight spot
in a financial hole
in debt
overextended
strapped for cash
struggling to stay afloat
going under
going to the wall
in a financial mess
Definitions
- Adjective: (of a person or organization) having been declared in law as being unable to pay their debts,
- * Verb: to make someone or something bankrupt,
- * Noun: a person or organization that has been declared bankrupt
Usage Examples
- The company went bankrupt after years of struggling to stay afloat in a competitive market,
- * The family was declared bankrupt after accumulating too much debt,
- * The store closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy due to financial difficulties
Antonyms
solvent
financially stable
secure
prosperous
thriving
flourishing
successful
affluent
wealthy
rich
well-off
comfortable
financially sound
in the black
profitable
lucrative
gainful
remunerative
advantageous
beneficial