UNCOMPENSATED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

uncompensated

adjective

Definition of uncompensated

as in unpaid

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Recent Examples of uncompensated Around the world, most caregivers are either uncompensated or inadequately compensated, and many rely on public assistance where available to make ends meet. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The National Association of Community Health Centers estimates that HR 1 will lead to 1,800 community health center closures across the country and will cost community health centers around $7 billion a year in uncompensated care. — Alana Semuels, Time, 1 July 2026 Only Hennepin County Medical Center provided more uncompensated care among the top ten providers of uncompensated care in 2024, according to the state Department of Health. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026 There is also funding earmarked to cover uncompensated care for providers and rural emergency medical services. — Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncompensated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompensated

Adjective

Bass was in Chicago when the fire broke out, and after it was extinguished, The Times reported that one of Bass’ top advisors was working as a crisis communications consultant for Lineage while still serving as an unpaid advisor to the mayor.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Attorney calls it a ‘botched’ investigation Evans was placed on unpaid leave during the criminal case.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of unpaid

Adjective

George Karlaftis and Chris Jones were honorary line judges for Shawnee Mission East’s volleyball match against Shawnee Mission South.

— Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Though not all of Dance Gavin Dance’s current members have Sacramento roots, the band’s strong tie to the capital region has created some honorary Sacramentans.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of honorary

Adjective

The Seal is voluntary and requires manufacturers to apply and submit evidence supporting their claims.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
In reality, the president and the tech leaders signed a voluntary accord that allows the companies to police themselves.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of voluntary

Adjective

That combination would reduce discretionary spending while businesses lose pricing power and their hiring appetite diminishes.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, in England and the United States and across continental Europe, statutes that punished idleness sharpened into vagrancy laws that gave police discretionary power to identify when a form of nonaction constituted criminal disorder.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

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