insolvent

Definitions

in- (not) + solvent (able to loosen/discharge debts) = unable to pay off debts. If a solvent person can 'loosen' their obligations, an insolvent one is tied to debts they cannot untie — i.e. bankrupt.

Common Collocations

• 1.become insolvent陷入破产
• 2.insolvent company资不抵债的公司
• 3.technically insolvent技术性破产
• 4.declared insolvent被宣告破产

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The airline was declared insolvent and grounded all flights.

• 2.

  Several banks became insolvent during the financial crisis.