Definition of unpaidnext
as in outstanding
not yet paid my goal is to have no unpaid balances on my credit cards

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Recent Examples of unpaid Scott pointed to legislative efforts to support unpaid caregivers, who collectively face billions of dollars in economic and personal strain. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Graves can be effectively repossessed by the cemetery or temple if they are abandoned and annual maintenance fees go unpaid. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Over much of the planet, women tend to do more unpaid domestic work than men do – much more. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 Congolese authorities are investigating the funding and have restricted operations to 25 accredited organizations, amid reports that frontline workers have gone unpaid. — Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpaid
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Adjective
  • The award, which was established by the city of Naperville in 1993, recognizes Naperville-area students for outstanding community service.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There is no court date scheduled for Wang appearing because there is still an outstanding warrant, a circuit court spokesperson said.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Start by keeping up with bills and financial obligations that remain payable after bankruptcy.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Spinnova’s initial purchase valuation for Tearfil is 500,000 euros—about $567,000—payable in cash and Spinnova shares.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Unpaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpaid. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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