illiquid

/ˌɪlaʊˈkwait, ˌɪləˈkwɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

having insufficient liquidity; unable to easily convert assets to cash.

“The company’s illiquid assets made it difficult to raise capital for expansion.”

2. noun

a financial asset that cannot be easily sold or converted into cash without a significant loss in value.

“The illiquidity of the stock market made it hard for investors to withdraw their funds.”

Synonyms

  • illiquid asset
  • insolvent
  • unliquidated

Antonyms

  • liquid
  • liquidated