illiquid

🇺🇸 /ɪ'lɪkwɪd/ 🇬🇧 /ɪ'lɪkwɪd/
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An asset or market is illiquid if it's hard to sell it quickly for cash without losing a lot of money.

The art collection was so unique that it became illiquid, as there were few buyers willing to pay the high prices.

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If a business or person is illiquid, they don't have enough cash to meet their needs right now.

The startup became illiquid after a series of failed investments, which affected its ability to pay debts.

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adj. An asset or market is illiquid if it's hard to sell it quickly for cash without losing a lot of money.; If a business or person is illiquid, they don't have enough cash to meet their needs right now.