Unremunerated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unremunerated

[ ˌʌnrɪˈmjuːnəreɪtɪd ]

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work

Not receiving any payment or compensation for work done.

Synonyms

uncompensated, unpaid, voluntary

Examples of usage

He volunteered for the unremunerated position of treasurer.
She dedicated her time to unremunerated community service.
The unremunerated interns worked tirelessly to gain experience.
The unremunerated work was rewarding in its own way.
Many artists struggle with unremunerated gigs in the beginning of their careers.

Translations

Translations of the word "unremunerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não remunerado

🇮🇳 अवैतनिक

🇩🇪 unbezahlt

🇮🇩 tidak dibayar

🇺🇦 незарплатний

🇵🇱 nieopłacony

🇯🇵 無報酬の

🇫🇷 non rémunéré

🇪🇸 no remunerado

🇹🇷 ücret ödenmeyen

🇰🇷 무보수의

🇸🇦 غير مدفوع

🇨🇿 neplacený

🇸🇰 neplatený

🇨🇳 无报酬的

🇸🇮 neplačan

🇮🇸 ólaunaður

🇰🇿 ақысыз

🇬🇪 უპრატონო

🇦🇿 ödənişsiz

🇲🇽 no remunerado

Word origin

The word 'unremunerated' is derived from the Latin word 'remuneratus', meaning 'rewarded'. The prefix 'un-' signifies negation, so 'unremunerated' literally means 'not rewarded'. The concept of unremunerated work has been prevalent throughout history, particularly in volunteer organizations and charitable causes where individuals contribute their time and effort without financial compensation.