insolvent
Translation
insolvent, bankrupt
Examples
The company was declared insolvent.
The company was declared insolvent.
He is an insolvent debtor.
He is an insolvent debtor.
Grammar Patterns
to be/become insolvent to be/become unable to pay debts The company became insolvent last year.
an insolvent ((noun)) a (noun) that is unable to pay debts He is an insolvent debtor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bankrupt, broke; Antonyms: solvent, wealthy
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'solvens' (paying). The adjective describing the state of 'not paying'.
Memory Tips
Like its noun form 'insolvency', it means 'not solvent'. It describes a person or company unable to pay debts.