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bankrupt

[ˈbæŋkrʌpt]

bankrupt Definition

  • 1unable to pay debts and having been declared so by a court
  • 2completely 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

Antonyms for bankrupt

Idioms Using bankrupt

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

    Example

    The company went bankrupt after a series of bad investments.

  • devoid of moral principles or values

    Example

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

  • 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

  • a state of being devoid of moral principles or values

    Example

    His actions showed a moral bankruptcy that shocked everyone.

  • completely lacking in new or creative ideas

    Example

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

  • 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.

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