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Unpaid Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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unpaid

un-paid

🇺🇸 /ənˈpeɪd/ · 🇬🇧 /ʌnpˈeɪd/

Definitions

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

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Quick facts about “unpaid”

Unpaid is a 2-syllable adjective (un-paid). It is pronounced /ənˈpeɪd/ in American English and /ʌnpˈeɪd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #5,667 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'unpaid'

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.