unpaid
/ʌnˈpeɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not paid for.
Adjective
Examples
an unpaid bill
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of work: done without agreed payment, usually voluntarily.
Adjective
Examples
an unpaid position
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “unpaid” mean?
Not paid for.
Is “unpaid” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.