Meaning & Definition of word "Unpaid"
Unpaid
/ʌnˈpeɪd/
adjective:
- 1. Not having been paid; owing a payment.
- Example: He has an unpaid bill that is overdue.
- 2. Not receiving payment for services or work rendered.
- Example: She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
- 3. Referring to a debt that has not been settled.
- Example: The company has many unpaid debts to suppliers.
Etymology
●The word 'unpaid' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' to 'paid', the past participle of 'pay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unpaid debt:
A debt that has not been paid.
unpaid leave:
Time off from work for which the employee does not receive pay.
unpaid internship:
Work experience that is offered without financial compensation.
Related Words
payment:
The act of paying money for something.
debt:
Money that is owed or due.
salary:
A fixed regular payment for employment.
Slang Meanings of unpaid
Meaning: Working for free.
● Example Sentence: She's doing all this unpaid work to build her portfolio.
Meaning: Not receiving payment.
● Example Sentence: After months of unpaid overtime, he decided to quit.