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unpaid

 

[ ʌnˈpeɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,667 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.