Unpaid: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpaid
[ ʌnˈpeɪd ]
work
Not receiving payment for work done.
Synonyms
pro bono, uncompensated, volunteer
Examples of usage
- She was frustrated with the unpaid overtime.
- Many interns work in unpaid positions to gain experience.
bill
Not having been paid for.
Synonyms
outstanding, overdue, unsettled
Examples of usage
- He received a warning for his unpaid bills.
- The company is struggling with unpaid invoices.
Translations
Translations of the word "unpaid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não pago
🇮🇳 अवैतनिक
🇩🇪 unbezahlt
🇮🇩 tidak dibayar
🇺🇦 неоплачений
🇵🇱 niezapłacony
🇯🇵 未払いの (みはらいの)
🇫🇷 non payé
🇪🇸 no pagado
🇹🇷 ödenmemiş
🇰🇷 미지급의
🇸🇦 غير مدفوع
🇨🇿 nezaplacený
🇸🇰 nezaplatený
🇨🇳 未支付的 (wèi zhīfù de)
🇸🇮 neplačan
🇮🇸 ógreiddur
🇰🇿 төленбеген
🇬🇪 გადაუხდელი
🇦🇿 ödənilməmiş
🇲🇽 no pagado
Word origin
The word 'unpaid' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'paid' which comes from the Old English word 'padian' meaning 'to pay'. The term has been used since the late 16th century to describe something that has not been compensated for or received payment.