bankrupt

[ˈbæŋkrʌpt]

bankrupt Definition

• 1. unable to pay debts and having been declared so by a court
• 2. completely lacking in a particular quality or value

Using bankrupt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bankrupt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company went bankrupt after the stock market crash.

• Example

  He was left bankrupt after his business failed.

• Example

  The country's economy is on the brink of bankruptcy.

• Example

  The scandal left his reputation bankrupt.

bankrupt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bankrupt

• insolvent
• ruined
• broke
• penniless
• impecunious

Antonyms for bankrupt

• solvent
• wealthy
• affluent

Idioms Using bankrupt

• go bankrupt

  to become bankrupt, to be unable to pay one's debts

  Example

  The company went bankrupt after a series of bad investments.

• morally bankrupt

  devoid of moral principles or values

  Example

  The politician's actions showed him to be morally bankrupt.

• bankrupt oneself

  to cause oneself to become bankrupt, to ruin oneself financially

  Example

  He bankrupted himself by investing all his money in a risky venture.

Phrases with bankrupt

• moral bankruptcy

  a state of being devoid of moral principles or values

  Example

  His actions showed a moral bankruptcy that shocked everyone.

• bankrupt of ideas

  completely lacking in new or creative ideas

  Example

  The movie was bankrupt of ideas, relying on cliches and tired tropes.

• bankrupt of charm

  completely lacking in charm or charisma

  Example

  The politician was bankrupt of charm, failing to connect with voters.

Origins of bankrupt

from Italian 'banca rotta', meaning 'broken bench'

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Summary: bankrupt in Brief

The term 'bankrupt' [ˈbæŋkrʌpt] refers to a person or entity that is unable to pay debts and has been declared so by a court. It can also mean completely lacking in a particular quality or value. Examples include 'The company went bankrupt after the stock market crash.' and 'The scandal left his reputation bankrupt.' Idioms like 'go bankrupt' and 'morally bankrupt' extend the concept, while phrases like 'bankrupt of ideas' and 'bankrupt of charm' describe a lack of creativity or charisma.