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

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Adjective

Trump claimed Marshall was required by law to sue the former patients for unpaid Medical debt.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 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

Definition of unpaid

Adjective

Greek composer and conductor Stavros Xarchakos and filmmaker Nikos Grammatikos will also receive honorary Golden Alexander Awards at this year’s event.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
The Árbol de la Vida Award is one of the GuadaLAjara Film Festival’s honorary awards.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of honorary

Adjective

Those voluntary licenses cover a specific set of countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Even a mandate as simple as removing racist or demeaning school mascots has depended more on districts’ voluntary compliance than force.

— David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of voluntary

Adjective

The company may review requests submitted within three months of the unauthorized withdrawal, but reimbursement remains discretionary.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The chief prosecutor in local criminal courts – the titles vary, such as district attorney, prosecuting attorney, state’s attorney or county attorney – has enormous discretionary power over criminal law enforcement.

— Ronald Wright, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

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