unpaid

adjective

un·​paid ˌən-ˈpād 

1

: not paid

an unpaid volunteer

2

: not paying a salary

an unpaid position

Synonyms of unpaid

• outstanding
• owed
• payable

Examples of unpaid in a Sentence

I have a pile of unpaid bills sitting on my desk.

The city is trying to collect unpaid taxes.

She took three months of unpaid leave from her job.

I served as an unpaid consultant on the project.

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump claimed Marshall was required by law to sue the former patients for unpaid Medical debt. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

In February, a student died during unrest over unpaid financial aid at Dakar’s Cheikh Anta Diop University. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Organizers offered recruiters commissions and bonuses, kept ledgers of customers and unpaid balances, and promoted successful journeys to attract more business. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Democrats have highlighted Marshall’s pursuit of unpaid medical bills from patients from a decade ago. — Connor Greene, Time, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unpaid

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

unpaid

adjective

un·​paid ˌən-ˈpād 

1

: not paid

an unpaid volunteer

2

: not paying a salary

an unpaid position